4 Monkeys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
4 Monkeys 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: 7 - 8 Rufus Court Abbey Green, Chester, CH1 2JW
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so 4 Monkeys sits behind roughly 2,137 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ← 4 Monkeys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 4 Monkeys 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 4 Monkeys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollicini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Blue Bell 1494 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Augusto Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Biite Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Bull And Stirrup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bread Together Manufacturers/packers | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about 4 Monkeys
What is 4 Monkeys's food hygiene rating?
4 Monkeys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 8 May 2025.
Is 4 Monkeys 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 4 Monkeys last inspected?
4 Monkeys was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 4 Monkeys?
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 4 Monkeys compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while 4 Monkeys holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects 4 Monkeys 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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