The Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Gate Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Gate Inn Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2NB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Gate Inn among the 2,137 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,137 | 80% | ← The Gate Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View Primary Academy School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Grange Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Delamere Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Littler Grange Nursery Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Over St Johns C E Primary School School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Spar Store Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| George & Dragon Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
Questions about The Gate Inn
What is The Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Gate Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gate Inn last inspected?
The Gate Inn was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Gate Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Gate Inn 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, and The Gate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Gate Inn 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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