Phoenix food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
Phoenix holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Phoenix was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 62 Wharton Road, Winsford, CW7 3AE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Phoenix sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← Phoenix | |
| 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 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Winsford petrol station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Christ Church Wharton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Canton Fusions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| S4YC@Wharton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fit Food Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Phoenix
What is Phoenix's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Phoenix safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Phoenix last inspected?
Phoenix was last inspected on 27 May 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 Phoenix?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Phoenix 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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