Rafferty's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire East
Rafferty's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 August 2024, 22 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.
Address: 7 Welles Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AT
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Rafferty's 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% | ← Rafferty's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rafferty's 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 Rafferty's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Cat Coffee House Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Welles & Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Olive Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Sallys Cafe Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Oriental Pearl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2024 |
| Good Taste Cake Design Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Smash'd It Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Burnells Cards and Gifts Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Rafferty's
What is Rafferty's's food hygiene rating?
Rafferty's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 August 2024.
Is Rafferty's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rafferty's last inspected?
Rafferty's was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 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 Rafferty's?
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 Rafferty's 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 Rafferty's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Rafferty's 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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