The Cheese Yard food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The Cheese Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 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: 74 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Cheese Yard 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% | ← The Cheese Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 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 Very 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 Cheese Yard 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 Cheese Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Cask Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Fire and Ice Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Clay Coffee House Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Children's Choice Day Nursery Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Appayon Other catering premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Fig & Fennel Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cheese Yard
What is The Cheese Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 12 September 2025.
Is The Cheese Yard 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cheese Yard last inspected?
The Cheese Yard was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Cheese Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cheese Yard 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 The Cheese Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Cheese Yard 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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