Fresco food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire East
Fresco 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 25 January 2025, 17 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: 52 Crewe Road, Alsager, ST7 2ET
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresco sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Fresco | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Fresco 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 Fresco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bod Alsager Other catering premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Kam Fai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Liv's Deli Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| L'Ulivo Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Indian Heaven Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Foodbay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Hub & Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Fresco
What is Fresco's food hygiene rating?
Fresco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 25 January 2025.
Is Fresco 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 Fresco last inspected?
Fresco was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 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 Fresco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresco compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Fresco holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Fresco 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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