The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers 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
This is a fresh result: The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: The Farmers Arms Chester Road, Kelsall, Chester, CW6 0SJ
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How this rating has changed
The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms among the 2,173 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,173 | 81% | ← The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 294 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 254 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 Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers 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 Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Kelsall Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| OPAL Kelsall Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Duttons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Holmes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sable Cottage Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Citrus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Co-Op Kelsall Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms
What is The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 30 July 2026.
Is The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers 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 Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms last inspected?
The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers 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 Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Crows Nest Cafe @ The Farmers 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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