Peter Herd of Wilmslow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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 8 December 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: Flat 8 The Paddock, Handforth, SK9 3HG
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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% | ← Peter Herd of Wilmslow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Cantonese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Always Active Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bangin Fries Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Aurora Summerfields School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Peter Herd of Wilmslow
What is Peter Herd of Wilmslow's food hygiene rating?
Peter Herd of Wilmslow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow last inspected?
Peter Herd of Wilmslow was last inspected on 8 December 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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow?
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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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 Peter Herd of Wilmslow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Peter Herd of Wilmslow 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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