Hazel pear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
Hazel pear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Hazel Pear Inn 1 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3RA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Hazel pear 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% | ← Hazel pear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hazel pear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| The Hanging Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Outback Pizza Company Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| The Hive At 52 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Evolution Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Hazel pear
What is Hazel pear's food hygiene rating?
Hazel pear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Hazel pear 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hazel pear last inspected?
Hazel pear was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does Hazel pear 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 Hazel pear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Hazel pear 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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