Stonehouse Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Stonehouse Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Stonehouse Farm was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stonehouse Farm New Pale Road, Manley, Frodsham, WA6 9ER
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Stonehouse Farm among the 2,137 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ← Stonehouse Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Stonehouse Farm 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 Stonehouse Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfields Posh Peckers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2020 |
| Fox Howl School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Kingswood Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2008 |
| The Goshawk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Stonehouse Farm
What is Stonehouse Farm's food hygiene rating?
Stonehouse Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Stonehouse Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stonehouse Farm last inspected?
Stonehouse Farm was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Stonehouse Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stonehouse Farm 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, and Stonehouse Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Stonehouse Farm 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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Understanding this rating
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