The Caspian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Caspian holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: 155 Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HF
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Caspian sits behind roughly 2,450 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← The Caspian | |
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 308 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Caspian 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 Caspian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Chester Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bowling Green Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Cafe L'ALba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Bahay Kubo Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Caspian
What is The Caspian's food hygiene rating?
The Caspian has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 10 April 2025.
Is The Caspian safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Caspian last inspected?
The Caspian was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Caspian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Caspian compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,665 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while The Caspian holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Caspian 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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