The Poachers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Poachers 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
The rating dates from 1 April 2025, 15 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: 95 Ingersley Road, Bollington, SK10 5RE
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Poachers Inn 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% | ← The Poachers Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Poachers 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 Poachers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersley Court Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Cotton Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| F Smith Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Le Grill T/A Dronsfields Bespoke Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Pizza Principles Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| J J J Heathcote Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| We Are Rootstock Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
Questions about The Poachers Inn
What is The Poachers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Poachers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 1 April 2025.
Is The Poachers 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 Poachers Inn last inspected?
The Poachers Inn was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 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 The Poachers 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Poachers Inn 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 The Poachers Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Poachers 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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