Finest Cheshire Honey food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cheshire West and Chester
Finest Cheshire Honey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 November 2022, 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: Croxton Hall Farm Croxton Lane, Byley, Northwich, CW10 9LA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Finest Cheshire Honey 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% | ← Finest Cheshire Honey | |
| 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 Very 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 Finest Cheshire Honey 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 Finest Cheshire Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich Town Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Big Lock Middlewich Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Newton Brewery Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Streat @ Middlewich Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aidan J Devaney Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Sashas Sip and sizzle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| UK Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
Questions about Finest Cheshire Honey
What is Finest Cheshire Honey's food hygiene rating?
Finest Cheshire Honey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 November 2022.
Is Finest Cheshire Honey 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Finest Cheshire Honey last inspected?
Finest Cheshire Honey was last inspected on 17 November 2022, 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 Finest Cheshire Honey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Finest Cheshire Honey 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 Finest Cheshire Honey holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Finest Cheshire Honey 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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