Bowmere Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Bowmere Hospital holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Bowmere Hospital The Countess Of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1BQ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowmere Hospital sits behind roughly 2,137 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ← Bowmere Hospital | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 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 Bowmere Hospital 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 Bowmere Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkgate Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Chester Hopscotch Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Avenue Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Buddies C/O Bluecoat School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Blacon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Bowmere Hospital
What is Bowmere Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Bowmere Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Bowmere Hospital 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowmere Hospital last inspected?
Bowmere Hospital was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Bowmere Hospital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bowmere Hospital compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Bowmere Hospital holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Bowmere Hospital 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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