Supermarket Hightown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Supermarket Hightown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 July 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: 37-41 Hightown, Crewe, CW1 3BZ
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Supermarket Hightown sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Supermarket Hightown | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Supermarket Hightown 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 Supermarket Hightown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Adelaide School School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rushtons Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| ASDA Stores LTD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cafe Asda Other catering premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about Supermarket Hightown
What is Supermarket Hightown's food hygiene rating?
Supermarket Hightown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 13 July 2024.
Is Supermarket Hightown 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Supermarket Hightown last inspected?
Supermarket Hightown was last inspected on 13 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Supermarket Hightown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Supermarket Hightown compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Supermarket Hightown holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Supermarket Hightown 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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