Forest Distillery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cheshire East
Forest Distillery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cat and Fiddle Buxton Road, SK11 0AR
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Forest Distillery Ltd 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% | ← Forest Distillery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Forest Distillery Ltd 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 Forest Distillery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak View Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 September 2025 |
| Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| Woodlings Nursery Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Duke Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Burbage Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burbage Village Stores Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| The Secret Garden Bar Buxton Mobile caterer | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Burbage Primary School School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Forest Distillery Ltd
What is Forest Distillery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Forest Distillery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 28 June 2023.
Is Forest Distillery Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Distillery Ltd last inspected?
Forest Distillery Ltd was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Forest Distillery Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Distillery Ltd 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 Forest Distillery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Forest Distillery Ltd 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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