The Slow and Easy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Slow and Easy 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 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 411 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, CW9 7PJ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Slow and Easy 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% | ← The Slow and Easy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 Slow and Easy 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 Slow and Easy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Acorn Meadow Care Home ? HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Lostock Gralam premier store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Fun Foxes Afterschool club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Lostock Gralam C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Adam's Nursery Northwich Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about The Slow and Easy
What is The Slow and Easy's food hygiene rating?
The Slow and Easy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 22 October 2024.
Is The Slow and Easy 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 Slow and Easy last inspected?
The Slow and Easy was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Slow and Easy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Slow and Easy compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Slow and Easy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Slow and Easy 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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