Whillows Distillery & Bar food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cheshire West and Chester
Whillows Distillery & Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Whillows Distillery & Bar was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 279 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1QL
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Whillows Distillery & Bar among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Whillows Distillery & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 Whillows Distillery & Bar 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 Whillows Distillery & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Hartford Primary School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Fun Fest Hartford Manor School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acorn Child Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Whillows Distillery & Bar
What is Whillows Distillery & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Whillows Distillery & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Whillows Distillery & Bar 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whillows Distillery & Bar last inspected?
Whillows Distillery & Bar was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whillows Distillery & Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whillows Distillery & Bar compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Whillows Distillery & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Whillows Distillery & Bar 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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