The Falcon Bearer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Falcon Bearer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: 216 Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PG
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Falcon Bearer among the 2,437 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← The Falcon Bearer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Falcon Bearer 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 The Falcon Bearer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Friendly Fayre Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Kids Allowed Knutsford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Parkgate Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Knutsford convenience store Go local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| PortSwigger Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon Bearer
What is The Falcon Bearer's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Bearer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Falcon Bearer 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Falcon Bearer last inspected?
The Falcon Bearer was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Falcon Bearer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon Bearer compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon Bearer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Falcon Bearer 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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