The Durham Heifer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Durham Heifer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Durham Heifer Nantwich Road, Broxton, Chester, CH3 9JH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Durham Heifer among the 2,137 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ← The Durham Heifer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Durham Heifer none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Durham Heifer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Egerton Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Barnhills Of Broxton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2025 |
| Bickerton Holy Trinity C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sports coaching group School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Thrive Studio Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Urban Tricycles Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Clutton C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Larkton Hall Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Durham Heifer
What is The Durham Heifer's food hygiene rating?
The Durham Heifer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 22 October 2025.
Is The Durham Heifer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Durham Heifer last inspected?
The Durham Heifer was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Durham Heifer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Durham Heifer compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Durham Heifer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Durham Heifer and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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