The Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Bar 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
This is a fresh result: The Bar was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 58 Sandbach Road South, Alsager, ST7 2LP
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Bar 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% | ← The Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bar 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 Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Other catering premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Rose's Refills Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Hip Hops Bar & Store Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| La Sarnie Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Latif's Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Home Coffee & Studio Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aishah Balti Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bar
What is The Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The Bar 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 The Bar last inspected?
The Bar was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 The Bar?
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 The Bar 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 The Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Bar 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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The Bar is one of 62 rated food businesses in Alsager. See every hygiene rating in Alsager →
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