H. E. Coward food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
H. E. Coward 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 68A Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts H. E. Coward 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% | ← H. E. Coward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 H. E. Coward 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 H. E. Coward, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliotts Newsagent Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| 4 Seasons 4 Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Chapel Fields Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cheshire Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Bears Paw (Frodsham) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cholmondeley arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about H. E. Coward
What is H. E. Coward's food hygiene rating?
H. E. Coward has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 26 November 2025.
Is H. E. Coward 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 H. E. Coward last inspected?
H. E. Coward was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 H. E. Coward?
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 H. E. Coward 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 H. E. Coward is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects H. E. Coward 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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