The Vicarage Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cheshire East
The Vicarage Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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: Knutsford Road, Cranage, CW4 8EF
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Vicarage Hotel 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 Vicarage Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Vicarage Hotel 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 Vicarage Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cedars Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Phil Davies Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Don Alberto Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Charcutia Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beer Emporium Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| W Mandeville Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Tesco Express Holmes Chapel (3563) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about The Vicarage Hotel
What is The Vicarage Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Vicarage Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Vicarage Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vicarage Hotel last inspected?
The Vicarage Hotel was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Vicarage Hotel?
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 The Vicarage Hotel 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 Vicarage Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Vicarage Hotel 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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