The Country Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Country Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2018, more than 7 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: 1 Hulme Lane, Nether Peover, Northwich, WA16 9QE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Country Store 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 Country Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Country Store 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 Country Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Lower Peover Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mobberley Brewhouse / MBH Beer Manufacturers/packers | 291 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Oak Tree Of Peover Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Lower Peover Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Traditional Farm House Meat Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Plumleys Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
Questions about The Country Store
What is The Country Store's food hygiene rating?
The Country Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 5 September 2018.
Is The Country Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Country Store last inspected?
The Country Store was last inspected on 5 September 2018, more than 7 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 The Country Store?
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 The Country Store 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 Country Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Country Store 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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