The Counting House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Counting House 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 6 March 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: 18 Swan Bank, Congleton, CW12 1AH
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Counting House 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 Counting House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Counting House 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 Counting House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Rumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Pup Cups Cafe Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| R.J. & J.M. Moore Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| No 15 Bar & Grill Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Orso Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
Questions about The Counting House
What is The Counting House's food hygiene rating?
The Counting House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Counting House 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 The Counting House last inspected?
The Counting House was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Counting House?
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 Counting House 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 Counting House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Counting House 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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