Paysan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Paysan 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: 61 Bridge Street Row East Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NW
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Paysan 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% | ← Paysan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Paysan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bridge Street Newsagent Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Carbonara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Chester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| AMNI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Artezzan Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Abba Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Paysan
What is Paysan's food hygiene rating?
Paysan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Paysan 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 Paysan last inspected?
Paysan was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Paysan 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 Paysan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Paysan 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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