Reubens at the Black Bear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire East
Reubens at the Black Bear 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AX
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Reubens at the Black Bear 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% | ← Reubens at the Black Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Reubens at the Black Bear 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 Reubens at the Black Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Brook's Butchers Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Cafe on the Square Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Casa Mia Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Cod Father Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Hotspot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Kebab range Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Reubens at the Black Bear
What is Reubens at the Black Bear's food hygiene rating?
Reubens at the Black Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Reubens at the Black Bear 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 Reubens at the Black Bear last inspected?
Reubens at the Black Bear was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months 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 Reubens at the Black Bear?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reubens at the Black Bear 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 Reubens at the Black Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Reubens at the Black Bear 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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