Boars Head food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Boars Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 18 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Cheshire East score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire East ratings →
Address: London Road, Walgherton, CW5 7LA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Boars Head among the 2,493 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 | 2,493 | 89% | ← Boars Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 320 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 Boars Head 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 Boars Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wybunbury Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cheshire Pie Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Dagfields Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| F.E.O. Shone & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Boars Head
What is Boars Head's food hygiene rating?
Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Boars Head 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boars Head last inspected?
Boars Head was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 18 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 Boars Head?
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 Boars Head compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,795 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Boars Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Boars Head 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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Boars Head is one of 178 rated food businesses in Nantwich. See every hygiene rating in Nantwich →
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