George Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
George Inn 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: 39 High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AL
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts George Inn 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% | ← George Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 George Inn 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 George Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2H Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Cobbles Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bigwin Asian Mart Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Cubar Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Cod Father Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Brook's Butchers Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| G C Williams & Son Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about George Inn
What is George Inn's food hygiene rating?
George Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 28 October 2025.
Is George Inn 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 George Inn last inspected?
George Inn was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 George Inn?
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 George Inn 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 George Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects George Inn 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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