Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Blacksmiths Arms 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: Chelford Road, Henbury Macclesfield, SK11 9PG
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Blacksmiths Arms 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% | ← Blacksmiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Cross Academy and Nursery School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Guilty Pleasurers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Dipple Tipple & Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Kids Planet Prestbury Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| BP Petrol Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ivy Leaf Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Blacksmiths Arms?
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 Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Blacksmiths Arms 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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