The Blue Bicycle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Blue Bicycle 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: 10 The Cross, Neston, CH64 9UB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Blue Bicycle 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 Blue Bicycle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Blue Bicycle 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 Blue Bicycle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Gerrards Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Selby's Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Bark Cart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Paisley Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about The Blue Bicycle
What is The Blue Bicycle's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bicycle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Blue Bicycle 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 Blue Bicycle last inspected?
The Blue Bicycle was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Blue Bicycle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blue Bicycle 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 Blue Bicycle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Blue Bicycle 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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