The Salt Barge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Salt Barge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 June 2023, more than 3 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 Salt Barge Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, CW9 6ES
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salt Barge 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 Salt Barge | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Salt Barge 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 Salt Barge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Adam's Nursery Northwich Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Northwich Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about The Salt Barge
What is The Salt Barge's food hygiene rating?
The Salt Barge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 28 June 2023.
Is The Salt Barge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salt Barge last inspected?
The Salt Barge was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 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 Salt Barge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salt Barge 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 Salt Barge holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Salt Barge 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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