Owens General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Owens General Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28-30 Bramhall Road, Wistaston, CW2 8PT
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Owens General Stores 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% | ← Owens General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Owens General Stores 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 Owens General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Bennys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Choice Support Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Axis Academy Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Alton St Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Crescent Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Owens General Stores
What is Owens General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Owens General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Owens General Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Owens General Stores last inspected?
Owens General Stores was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Owens General Stores?
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 Owens General Stores 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 Owens General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Owens General Stores 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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