The Carden Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Carden Arms 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: Carden Arms Hotel Malpas Road, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7HH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Carden Arms among the 2,139 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Carden Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Carden Arms 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 Carden Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilston Village Store Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Rosto Mobile caterer | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Tilston Parochial Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| The Lost Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Carden Arms
What is The Carden Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carden Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Carden Arms 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 Carden Arms last inspected?
The Carden Arms was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Carden Arms?
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 Carden Arms compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Carden Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Carden Arms 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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