Sydney Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Sydney 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 27 June 2025, 12 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: Sydney Arms 240 Sydney Road, Crewe, CW1 5LU
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Sydney 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% | ← Sydney 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 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 Sydney 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 Sydney Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Emmie Dixon Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Good Time Charlies Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Crescent Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd Springfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Sydney Arms
What is Sydney Arms's food hygiene rating?
Sydney Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Sydney 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 Sydney Arms last inspected?
Sydney Arms was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Sydney Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sydney 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 Sydney Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Sydney 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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Understanding this rating
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Sydney Arms is one of 475 rated food businesses in Crewe. See every hygiene rating in Crewe →
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