Oddfellows Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
Oddfellows Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 March 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: Oddfellows Arms 1 Hartford Road, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8JA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Oddfellows Arms sits behind roughly 2,137 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ← Oddfellows Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 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 Oddfellows Arms 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 Oddfellows Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2018 |
| Eastern Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Dexter and Hemsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Davenham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hygge Club School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Davenham Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees in Northwich Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Oddfellows Arms
What is Oddfellows Arms's food hygiene rating?
Oddfellows Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Oddfellows Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oddfellows Arms last inspected?
Oddfellows Arms was last inspected on 12 March 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 Oddfellows Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oddfellows Arms compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Oddfellows Arms holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Oddfellows Arms 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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