Elton Community Centre Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Elton Community Centre Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Elton Community Centre Cafe was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Elton Library Elton Community Centre School Lane, Elton, Chester, CH2 4PU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Elton Community Centre Cafe sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Elton Community Centre Cafe | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Elton Community Centre Cafe 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 Elton Community Centre Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| J & C Bar & Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| The Elton Larder CIC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Flames Pizzeria and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham (Roadchef) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Elton Community Centre Cafe
What is Elton Community Centre Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Elton Community Centre Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Elton Community Centre Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elton Community Centre Cafe last inspected?
Elton Community Centre Cafe was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Elton Community Centre Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elton Community Centre Cafe 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, while Elton Community Centre Cafe holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Elton Community Centre Cafe 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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