Hayrack Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Hayrack Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Church Farm Poole Lane, Thornton Le Moors, Chester, CH2 4HU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hayrack Cafe sits behind roughly 2,137 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ← Hayrack Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 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 Hayrack Cafe 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 Hayrack Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| J & C Bar & Catering Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Flames Pizzeria and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Costa Drive-Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Garden Square Deli Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Hayrack Cafe
What is Hayrack Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hayrack Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Hayrack Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hayrack Cafe last inspected?
Hayrack Cafe was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Hayrack Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hayrack Cafe compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Hayrack Cafe holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Hayrack Cafe 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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