Hulsons food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cheshire West and Chester
Hulsons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Hulsons was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 45 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS
How this rating has changed
Hulsons was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 4 4 | 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
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hulsons sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ← Hulsons | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Hulsons 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 Hulsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Abba Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| AMNI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Artezzan Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bear And Billet Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| American Pizza Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bridge Street Newsagent Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Carbonara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Hulsons
What is Hulsons's food hygiene rating?
Hulsons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Hulsons safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hulsons last inspected?
Hulsons was last inspected on 4 June 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 Hulsons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Hulsons 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 Hulsons holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Hulsons 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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