Bar 9-18 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire East
Bar 9-18 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: Malkins Bank Golf Club Betchton Road, Malkins Bank, CW11 4XN
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Bar 9-18 among the 2,437 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Bar 9-18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar 9-18, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampaan Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Centre Point Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Bar 9-18
What is Bar 9-18's food hygiene rating?
Bar 9-18 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Bar 9-18 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 Bar 9-18 last inspected?
Bar 9-18 was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
How does Bar 9-18 compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 9-18 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Bar 9-18 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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