The Hollies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Hollies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: The Hollies Tarporley Road, Oakmere, Northwich, CW6 9ES
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Hollies 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% | ← The Hollies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hollies 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 Hollies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cheshire Polo Club Ground No.2 Longstone Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2012 |
| BP Tarporley Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2025 |
| Nunsmere Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hollies
What is The Hollies's food hygiene rating?
The Hollies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Hollies 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hollies last inspected?
The Hollies was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Hollies?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollies 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 The Hollies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Hollies 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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