The Gardener's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
The Gardener's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 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: Arley Hall Arley Park, Arley, CW9 6LZ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Gardener's Kitchen 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 Gardener's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardener's Kitchen 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 Gardener's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Westage Farm Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Tee Room Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Buddies C/O Great Budworth School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Great Budworth Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Antrobus Community Shop and Tea Room Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Antrobus St Marks CE Primary School wrap around care School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Antrobus St Marks School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Bears Paw Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about The Gardener's Kitchen
What is The Gardener's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Gardener's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Gardener's Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gardener's Kitchen last inspected?
The Gardener's Kitchen was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Gardener's Kitchen?
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 Gardener's Kitchen 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 Gardener's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Gardener's Kitchen 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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