The SalthouseNW food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
The SalthouseNW holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 January 2020, more than 6 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: Hayhurst Quay Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5HD
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The SalthouseNW 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% | ← The SalthouseNW | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 SalthouseNW 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 SalthouseNW, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| A to Z Convenience Store Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bea?s Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Harlequin Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2013 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Goblin Coffee and Beer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The SalthouseNW
What is The SalthouseNW's food hygiene rating?
The SalthouseNW has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 15 January 2020.
Is The SalthouseNW 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The SalthouseNW last inspected?
The SalthouseNW was last inspected on 15 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 SalthouseNW?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 SalthouseNW 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 The SalthouseNW holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The SalthouseNW 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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