cafe on Waterlane food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
cafe on Waterlane 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 30 May 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: 10 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts cafe on Waterlane 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% | ← cafe on Waterlane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to cafe on Waterlane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Italia Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cibo Gran Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Hoopers Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cibo Wilmslow Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Gail's Wilmslow Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about cafe on Waterlane
What is cafe on Waterlane's food hygiene rating?
cafe on Waterlane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 30 May 2025.
Is cafe on Waterlane 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 cafe on Waterlane last inspected?
cafe on Waterlane was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
How does cafe on Waterlane 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 cafe on Waterlane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects cafe on Waterlane 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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cafe on Waterlane is one of 176 rated food businesses in Wilmslow. See every hygiene rating in Wilmslow →
Cheshire East inspects and rates 3,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cheshire East →
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