Wilbraham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Wilbraham Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: Wilbraham Arms Sandbach Road North, Alsager, ST7 2AX
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Wilbraham Arms 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% | ← Wilbraham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wilbraham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Alsager Equestrian Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Alsager Highfields Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Shady Grove Stores (Alsager) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Alsager School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Alsager Civic Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Alsager Community Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Wilbraham Arms
What is Wilbraham Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wilbraham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Wilbraham Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilbraham Arms last inspected?
Wilbraham Arms was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
How does Wilbraham Arms 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 Wilbraham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Wilbraham Arms 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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Wilbraham Arms is one of 62 rated food businesses in Alsager. See every hygiene rating in Alsager →
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