Walk Mill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Walk Mill 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
This is a fresh result: Walk Mill was inspected on 2 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: Walk Mill Walk Mill Lane, Foulk Stapleford, Chester, CH3 7BF
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Walk Mill has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 2 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 West and Chester
That puts Walk Mill among the 2,172 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,172 | 81% | ← Walk Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 253 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 Walk Mill 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 Walk Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCS Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Crocky Trail Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Briscoes Dairy Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 July 2021 |
| Tarvin Pre School and Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Tarvin Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Tarvin Primary School Club School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Save The Family Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Waverton Institute Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
Questions about Walk Mill
What is Walk Mill's food hygiene rating?
Walk Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 2 August 2026.
Is Walk Mill 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 Walk Mill last inspected?
Walk Mill was last inspected on 2 August 2026, a month 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 Walk Mill?
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 Walk Mill compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Walk Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Walk Mill 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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Walk Mill is one of 1,117 rated food businesses in Chester. See every hygiene rating in Chester →
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