The Orange Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire East
The Orange Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Road, CW12 4EY
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Orange Tree among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The Orange Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Very 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 Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| New Life Church Nursery Group Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| GG's Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Lamb Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Egerton-Brooks Family Butcher Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Orange Tree
What is The Orange Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 8 April 2024.
Is The Orange Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orange Tree last inspected?
The Orange Tree was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orange Tree?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orange Tree compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Orange Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Orange Tree 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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