The Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Cat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: The Cat Wolverham Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5BZ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cat sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ← The Cat | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 308 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cat 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 Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Breakfast Club & Fun Club School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland At Asda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Grace Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Aya Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Chat N Chill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cat
What is The Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Cat 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cat last inspected?
The Cat was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 The Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Cat compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,665 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while The Cat holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Cat 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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