Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cheshire East
Lamb Inn 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 6 February 2025, 19 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: Lamb Inn 3 Blake Street, Congleton, CW12 4DS
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Lamb Inn 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% | ← Lamb Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton-Brooks Family Butcher Ltd Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Caprinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| New Life Church Nursery Group Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cherubs & Imps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Q&J Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| KingfishR Other catering premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Carlinas cafe ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| New Ruby Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Lamb Inn
What is Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn last inspected?
Lamb Inn was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 19 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 Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Lamb Inn 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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Lamb Inn is one of 218 rated food businesses in Congleton. See every hygiene rating in Congleton →
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