Facefood food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
Facefood holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: 47 Clifton Drive, Northwich, CW9 8BQ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Facefood sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Facefood | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Facefood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Local Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cross Over Golden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Badboy Kebabs Northwich Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees in Northwich Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Eastern Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Dexter and Hemsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2018 |
Questions about Facefood
What is Facefood's food hygiene rating?
Facefood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Facefood safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Facefood last inspected?
Facefood was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does Facefood compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Facefood holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Facefood 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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