Forresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Forresters Arms 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 473 Crewe Road, Winterley, CW11 4RF
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Forresters Arms 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% | ← Forresters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forresters Arms 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 Forresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Point Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| CW1 Butchers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Haslington Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Champion House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Food For Thought Bakery Limited Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hollymere House Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bar 9-18 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Forresters Arms
What is Forresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Forresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Forresters Arms 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 Forresters Arms last inspected?
Forresters Arms was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Forresters Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forresters Arms 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 Forresters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Forresters Arms 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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