The Village Bakehouse And Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Village Bakehouse And Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 18 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: 3 Town Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4DE
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How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Village Bakehouse And Deli among the 2,172 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,172 | 81% | ← The Village Bakehouse And Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 253 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 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 The Village Bakehouse And Deli 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 The Village Bakehouse And Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Royal Oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 September 2025 |
| Indian olive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Village Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Woodfall Primary BASC School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Little Gems Pre-School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Sportibees Limited School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Village Bakehouse And Deli
What is The Village Bakehouse And Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Village Bakehouse And Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Village Bakehouse And Deli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Bakehouse And Deli last inspected?
The Village Bakehouse And Deli was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Bakehouse And Deli?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Bakehouse And Deli compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Bakehouse And Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Village Bakehouse And Deli 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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