The Cheshire Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Cheshire Cat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 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: 26 Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5ED
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Cheshire Cat among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The Cheshire Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Very 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 The Cheshire Cat 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 Cheshire Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reubens at Rumba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Rumba Nantwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Malbank High School School/college/university | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Black Lion Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Loco Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Indian Ocean Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Moss the Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cheshire Cat
What is The Cheshire Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Cheshire Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Cheshire Cat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cheshire Cat last inspected?
The Cheshire Cat was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cheshire Cat?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cheshire Cat compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Cheshire Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Cheshire Cat 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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The Cheshire Cat is one of 178 rated food businesses in Nantwich. See every hygiene rating in Nantwich →
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