The Ark Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Ark Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 May 2025, 13 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 Ark 21 Market Place, Winsford, CW7 3DA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ark Inn 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 Ark Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ark Inn 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 Ark Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Well Learning Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2022 |
| Start Well Learning Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chic-o-land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Winsford petrol station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| St Lukes Hospice Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Fredericks Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Mister Softee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| S and J Lomas Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about The Ark Inn
What is The Ark Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Ark Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ark Inn last inspected?
The Ark Inn was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Ark Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ark Inn 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 Ark Inn holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Ark Inn 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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