The Paper Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Paper Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 55 - 57 Lydyett Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JS
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Paper Shop sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← The Paper Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Paper Shop 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 Paper Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Building Blocks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Barnton Before After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Barnton Community Nursery & Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Barnton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Catering Duo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Growing Minds Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Paper Shop
What is The Paper Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Paper Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 23 February 2026.
Is The Paper Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paper Shop last inspected?
The Paper Shop was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months 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 The Paper Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paper Shop 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, while The Paper Shop holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Paper Shop 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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