Palm Chester food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Palm Chester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: 31 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Palm Chester among the 2,139 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Palm Chester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Palm Chester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Bishop Lloyd's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Be at One Chester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Beer Heroes Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bar Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| BO and Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Basement85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Chester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Palm Chester
What is Palm Chester's food hygiene rating?
Palm Chester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Palm Chester 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palm Chester last inspected?
Palm Chester was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does Palm Chester compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Palm Chester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Palm Chester 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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Palm Chester is one of 1,134 rated food businesses in Chester. See every hygiene rating in Chester →
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