Flute & Firkin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Flute & Firkin 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 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 51 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RD
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Flute & Firkin among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Flute & Firkin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Flute & Firkin 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 Flute & Firkin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Fire and Ice Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Clay Coffee House Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Children's Choice Day Nursery Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Appayon Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Flute & Firkin
What is Flute & Firkin's food hygiene rating?
Flute & Firkin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 April 2024.
Is Flute & Firkin 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 Flute & Firkin last inspected?
Flute & Firkin was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Flute & Firkin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flute & Firkin compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Flute & Firkin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Flute & Firkin 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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