The stixx food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cheshire West and Chester
The stixx holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Railway Arches Kitchen Street, Chester, CH1 4JH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The stixx 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 stixx | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 stixx 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 stixx, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axt Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Basement85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bar Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Assembly Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| African Mamaput Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Beer Heroes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Be at One Chester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bishop Lloyd's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The stixx
What is The stixx's food hygiene rating?
The stixx has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The stixx 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The stixx last inspected?
The stixx was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 stixx?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The stixx 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 stixx holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The stixx 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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