Munch box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
Munch box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 22 April 2026, 2 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 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1EZ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Munch box 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% | ← Munch box | |
| 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 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 Munch box 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 Munch box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Castle Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barton Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| C Stead Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Beagles Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Charles Darwin CP School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Harlequin Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2013 |
Questions about Munch box
What is Munch box's food hygiene rating?
Munch box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Munch box 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munch box last inspected?
Munch box was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Munch box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Munch box 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 Munch box holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Munch box 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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