The Grosvenor Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Grosvenor Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 32 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Grosvenor Arms 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 Grosvenor Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Grosvenor Arms 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 Grosvenor Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| abm catering @ Queens Park High School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bear And Billet Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bridge Street Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Abba Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| AMNI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Artezzan Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Grosvenor Arms
What is The Grosvenor Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Grosvenor Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 26 March 2023.
Is The Grosvenor Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grosvenor Arms last inspected?
The Grosvenor Arms was last inspected on 26 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Grosvenor Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grosvenor Arms 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 Grosvenor Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Grosvenor Arms 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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