Blue Barrel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
Blue Barrel Inn 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 19 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 69 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1HH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Barrel Inn 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% | ← Blue Barrel Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blue Barrel Inn 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 Blue Barrel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Castle Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| C Stead Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Castle Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Firdale Day Service Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Beagles Preschool Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Charles Darwin CP School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Blue Barrel Inn
What is Blue Barrel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Barrel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 19 April 2022.
Is Blue Barrel Inn 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 Blue Barrel Inn last inspected?
Blue Barrel Inn was last inspected on 19 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Blue Barrel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Barrel Inn 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 Blue Barrel Inn holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Blue Barrel Inn 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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