The Stores norley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Stores norley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 June 2025, 12 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: The Stores School Bank, Norley, Northwich, WA6 8NP
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stores norley 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 | 308 | 12% | ← The Stores norley | |
| 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 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 The Stores norley 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 Stores norley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Fun House Link Club Limited Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Norley CofE Primary School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Andrew Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| Beechwood Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Chilli-Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Delamere Park Management Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Forest View Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
Questions about The Stores norley
What is The Stores norley's food hygiene rating?
The Stores norley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 16 June 2025.
Is The Stores norley 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stores norley last inspected?
The Stores norley was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Stores norley?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stores norley 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, while The Stores norley holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Stores norley 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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