The Hart of Hartford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Hart of Hartford 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 35 - 37 School Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NP
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Hart of Hartford 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% | ← The Hart of Hartford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 308 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hart of Hartford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Fun Fest Hartford Manor School/college/university | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor C P School School/college/university | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery School Club School/college/university | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Acorn Child Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Hartford Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about The Hart of Hartford
What is The Hart of Hartford's food hygiene rating?
The Hart of Hartford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Hart of Hartford 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 Hart of Hartford last inspected?
The Hart of Hartford was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 The Hart of Hartford compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,665 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Hart of Hartford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Hart of Hartford 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Hart of Hartford is one of 494 rated food businesses in Northwich. See every hygiene rating in Northwich →
Cheshire West and Chester inspects and rates 2,973 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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