Urchins Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Urchins Kitchen 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre Organsdale Farm Middlewich Road, Delamere, Northwich, CW6 0SR
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Urchins Kitchen 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% | ← Urchins Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Urchins Kitchen 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 Urchins Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Abbeywood Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| LocalVending Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Delamere Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Urchins Kitchen
What is Urchins Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Urchins Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 9 August 2024.
Is Urchins Kitchen 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 Urchins Kitchen last inspected?
Urchins Kitchen was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Urchins Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Urchins Kitchen 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, and Urchins Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Urchins Kitchen 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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