The West Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The West Cafe 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: 115b West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HH
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The West Cafe 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 West Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Cafe 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 West Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Grants Butty Bar Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Adelaide School School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Deol's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rushtons Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Four Eagles Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The West Cafe
What is The West Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The West Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The West Cafe 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 West Cafe last inspected?
The West Cafe was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 West Cafe?
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 West Cafe 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 West Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The West Cafe 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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