The Stores Delicatessen Hartford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Stores Delicatessen Hartford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 289 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1QL
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Stores Delicatessen Hartford 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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford 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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Hartford Primary School School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Fun Fest Hartford Manor School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acorn Child Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Stores Delicatessen Hartford
What is The Stores Delicatessen Hartford's food hygiene rating?
The Stores Delicatessen Hartford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Stores Delicatessen Hartford 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stores Delicatessen Hartford last inspected?
The Stores Delicatessen Hartford was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford?
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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford 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 Stores Delicatessen Hartford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Stores Delicatessen Hartford 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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