Welch food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Welch 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: 45 Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RL
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Welch 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% | ← Welch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Welch 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 Welch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe de Paris Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Nantwich Gin and Quality Spirits Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Doug's Deli & Sandwiches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2024 |
| Bizzy's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bowling Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| La dolce vita pasticceria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Welch
What is Welch's food hygiene rating?
Welch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Welch 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 Welch last inspected?
Welch 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 Welch?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Welch 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 Welch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Welch 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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Welch is one of 178 rated food businesses in Nantwich. See every hygiene rating in Nantwich →
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