The Big Lock Middlewich food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Big Lock Middlewich 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: 96 Webbs Lane, Middlewich, CW10 9DN
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Big Lock Middlewich 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 Big Lock Middlewich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Big Lock Middlewich 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 Big Lock Middlewich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Brewery Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Middlewich Town Football Club Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Temptations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2023 |
| Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Paragon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| Aidan J Devaney Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Sashas Sip and sizzle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Big Kingz Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
Questions about The Big Lock Middlewich
What is The Big Lock Middlewich's food hygiene rating?
The Big Lock Middlewich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Big Lock Middlewich 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 Big Lock Middlewich last inspected?
The Big Lock Middlewich was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Big Lock Middlewich?
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 The Big Lock Middlewich 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 Big Lock Middlewich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Big Lock Middlewich 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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