The Butley Ash food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Butley Ash 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 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Butley Ash London Road, Prestbury, SK10 4EA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Butley Ash 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 Butley Ash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Butley Ash 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 Butley Ash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Yourself Slim Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Hilltop Country House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Indian Thali Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cock & Pheasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bollington Cross C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Club Family Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bollington Cross Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Butley Ash
What is The Butley Ash's food hygiene rating?
The Butley Ash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 12 July 2024.
Is The Butley Ash 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 Butley Ash last inspected?
The Butley Ash was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Butley Ash?
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 Butley Ash 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 Butley Ash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Butley Ash 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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