Ye Olde No3 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Ye Olde No3 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Lymm Road, Little Bollington, WA14 4TA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Ye Olde No3 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% | ← Ye Olde No3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ye Olde No3 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 Ye Olde No3, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Lymm/ Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Walrus Apiaries Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abbey Leys Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Cheshire Farm Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Ye Olde No3
What is Ye Olde No3's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde No3 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Ye Olde No3 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 Ye Olde No3 last inspected?
Ye Olde No3 was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Ye Olde No3?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde No3 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 Ye Olde No3 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Ye Olde No3 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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