The Port Men in Sheds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Port Men in Sheds 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Overpool Community Centre Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LL
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Port Men in Sheds 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 Port Men in Sheds | |
| 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 Very 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 Port Men in Sheds 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 Port Men in Sheds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Drurys Quality Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Childs Play Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Climbing Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chester and District Federation of The Blind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
Questions about The Port Men in Sheds
What is The Port Men in Sheds's food hygiene rating?
The Port Men in Sheds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Port Men in Sheds 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 Port Men in Sheds last inspected?
The Port Men in Sheds was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Port Men in Sheds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Port Men in Sheds 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 Port Men in Sheds holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Port Men in Sheds 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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