The Cellar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The Cellar 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: 19 - 21 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cellar 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% | ← The Cellar | |
| 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 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 The Cellar 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 Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Chester Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Bowling Green Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Bahay Kubo Ltd Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cafe L'ALba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
Questions about The Cellar
What is The Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Cellar 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 The Cellar last inspected?
The Cellar was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 The Cellar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cellar 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 The Cellar holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Cellar 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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