Gail's Wilmslow food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Gail's Wilmslow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 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: 46-52 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AH
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Gail's Wilmslow among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Gail's Wilmslow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gail's Wilmslow 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 Gail's Wilmslow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Chocolat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| cafe on Waterlane Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Casa Italia Other catering premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Hoopers Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Gail's Wilmslow
What is Gail's Wilmslow's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Wilmslow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Gail's Wilmslow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gail's Wilmslow last inspected?
Gail's Wilmslow was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months 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 Gail's Wilmslow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Wilmslow compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Wilmslow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Gail's Wilmslow 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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