The Five Villages Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire West and Chester
The Five Villages Hall holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 November 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: Village Hall Station Road, Lea By Backford, Chester, CH1 6NT
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Five Villages Hall sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← The Five Villages Hall | |
| 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 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 Five Villages Hall 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 Five Villages Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddies ASC School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Costco Wholesale UK Ltd (Store) Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Red Ensign Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Chester Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Acresfield Academy School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Acresfield Academy Fledglings School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Avenue Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about The Five Villages Hall
What is The Five Villages Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Five Villages Hall has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Five Villages Hall safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Five Villages Hall last inspected?
The Five Villages Hall was last inspected on 20 November 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 Five Villages Hall?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Five Villages Hall 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 Five Villages Hall holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Five Villages Hall 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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