The Galley at Church Minshull Marina food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: The Outlanes Nantwich Road, Church Minshull, CW5 6DX
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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 Galley at Church Minshull Marina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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 Galley at Church Minshull Marina, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Leighton Hospital Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| On a roll Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| WRVS Tea Bar Outpatients Dept Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Baked on Board Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Taylor’s Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about The Galley at Church Minshull Marina
What is The Galley at Church Minshull Marina's food hygiene rating?
The Galley at Church Minshull Marina has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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 The Galley at Church Minshull Marina last inspected?
The Galley at Church Minshull Marina was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Galley at Church Minshull Marina?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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 Galley at Church Minshull Marina is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Galley at Church Minshull Marina 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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