Leigh Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
Leigh Arms 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Leigh Arms Hotel Warrington Road, Dutton, Northwich, CW8 4QT
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Leigh Arms 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% | ← Leigh Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Leigh Arms 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 Leigh Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormouse Haven LTD Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Green Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Riverside Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| The Outback Pizza Company Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Applegreen Whitely - Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Whitley Forecourt Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Let's Eat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Leigh Arms
What is Leigh Arms's food hygiene rating?
Leigh Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Leigh Arms 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 Leigh Arms last inspected?
Leigh Arms was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Leigh Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leigh Arms 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 Leigh Arms holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Leigh Arms 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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