Hobson's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Hobson's 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 11 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: Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road, Chester, CH2 3AU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hobson's Cafe 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% | ← Hobson's Cafe | |
| 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 Hobson's 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 Hobson's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromfield Arms (Chester) Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bricklands Fishmongers Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Best friends day nursery Chester Ltd Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cafe Com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ba-Ba Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Betty Hassell House School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Baytree Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2018 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
Questions about Hobson's Cafe
What is Hobson's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hobson's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Hobson's 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 Hobson's Cafe last inspected?
Hobson's Cafe was last inspected on 11 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 Hobson's Cafe?
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 Hobson's Cafe 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 Hobson's Cafe holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Hobson's 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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