Wharf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Wharf Inn 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 23 July 2024, 23 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: 121 Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 3AP
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Wharf Inn 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% | ← Wharf Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wharf 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 Wharf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton War Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Corner House Nurseries Astbury Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Daven Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Park Lane Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bromley Farm Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| M & A's Buttylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Hightown Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cheeky Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Wharf Inn
What is Wharf Inn's food hygiene rating?
Wharf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Wharf 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wharf Inn last inspected?
Wharf Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Wharf 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wharf Inn 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 Wharf Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Wharf 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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