The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Hive holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Hive 19 Market Place, Winsford, CW7 3DA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hive sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← The Hive | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hive 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 Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Well Learning Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2022 |
| Start Well Learning Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chic-o-land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Winsford petrol station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| St Lukes Hospice Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| S and J Lomas Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Fredericks Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 January 2024.
Is The Hive safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Hive?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hive 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 The Hive holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Hive 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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