Friendly Fayre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Friendly Fayre 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 29 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 144-145 Longridge, Knutsford, WA16 8PD
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Friendly Fayre 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% | ← Friendly Fayre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Friendly Fayre 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 Friendly Fayre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Falcon Bearer Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Kids Allowed Knutsford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Parkgate Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Knutsford convenience store Go local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| PortSwigger Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Friendly Fayre
What is Friendly Fayre's food hygiene rating?
Friendly Fayre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Friendly Fayre 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 Friendly Fayre last inspected?
Friendly Fayre was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Friendly Fayre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friendly Fayre 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 Friendly Fayre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Friendly Fayre 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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