Botanic Kitchen at Ness food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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 24 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: Ness Gardens Neston Road, Burton, Neston, CH64 4AY
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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% | ← Botanic Kitchen at Ness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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 Botanic Kitchen at Ness, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Kb catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Woodfall Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Woodfall Primary BASC School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Village Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Village Bakehouse And Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Indian olive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Botanic Kitchen at Ness
What is Botanic Kitchen at Ness's food hygiene rating?
Botanic Kitchen at Ness has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 24 January 2026.
Is Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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 Botanic Kitchen at Ness last inspected?
Botanic Kitchen at Ness was last inspected on 24 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 Botanic Kitchen at Ness?
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 Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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, and Botanic Kitchen at Ness is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Botanic Kitchen at Ness 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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