Bawn Lodge ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Bawn Lodge ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bawn Lodge ltd was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 - 10 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
A 2 is rare: only 33 of 2,664 rated places in Cheshire West and Chester score this low, about one in 81. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ← Bawn Lodge ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Bawn Lodge ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bawn Lodge ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ba-Ba Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Betty Hassell House School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cafe Com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bricklands Fishmongers Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bromfield Arms (Chester) Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Baytree Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2018 |
| Best friends day nursery Chester Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
Questions about Bawn Lodge ltd
What is Bawn Lodge ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bawn Lodge ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 23 May 2026.
Is Bawn Lodge ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bawn Lodge ltd last inspected?
Bawn Lodge ltd was last inspected on 23 May 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 Bawn Lodge ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bawn Lodge ltd 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 Bawn Lodge ltd holds a 2. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Bawn Lodge ltd 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cheshire West and Chester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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