A J Boon food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
A J Boon 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 15 October 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: Knutsford Road, Chelford, SK11 9AS
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts A J Boon 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% | ← A J Boon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A J Boon 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 A J Boon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell (Chelford) Service Station Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2025 |
| Tatton Perk Chelford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Masseys Potatoes Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Egerton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about A J Boon
What is A J Boon's food hygiene rating?
A J Boon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 15 October 2024.
Is A J Boon 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 A J Boon last inspected?
A J Boon was last inspected on 15 October 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 A J Boon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 A J Boon 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 A J Boon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects A J Boon 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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