Dorfold Cripps ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Dorfold Cripps ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Dorfold Cripps ltd was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Cheshire East score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire East ratings →
Address: Dorfold Hall Chester Road, Acton, CW5 8LD
How this rating has changed
Dorfold Cripps ltd was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Dorfold Cripps ltd among the 2,493 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 | 2,493 | 89% | ← Dorfold Cripps ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 319 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 Dorfold Cripps ltd 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 Dorfold Cripps ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Millfields Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Street Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Black Lion Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Cheshire Cat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Indian Ocean Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Loco Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Reubens at Rumba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Dorfold Cripps ltd
What is Dorfold Cripps ltd's food hygiene rating?
Dorfold Cripps ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Dorfold Cripps ltd 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 Dorfold Cripps ltd last inspected?
Dorfold Cripps ltd was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Dorfold Cripps ltd?
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 Dorfold Cripps ltd compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,796 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Dorfold Cripps ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Dorfold Cripps ltd 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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