The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Crown Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Crown Inn was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: Crown Inn Crown Lane, Nether Peover, Northwich, WA16 9QB
How this rating has changed
The Crown Inn was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Crown Inn among the 2,172 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,172 | 81% | ← The Crown Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 253 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 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 Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Country Store Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Mobberley Brewhouse / MBH Beer Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Oak Tree Of Peover Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Plumleys Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
| Traditional Farm House Meat Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Crown Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Crown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Crown Inn compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Crown Inn 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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