Rubens food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Rubens 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 3 June 2025, 13 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: 102 Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Rubens among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Rubens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Rubens 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 Rubens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Burger - Picturedrome Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Baked By Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Asha Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Harlequin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bombay Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chester Road Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Thirteen – Orchid House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Rubens
What is Rubens's food hygiene rating?
Rubens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Rubens 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 Rubens last inspected?
Rubens was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rubens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rubens compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Rubens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Rubens 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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