Chester has 894 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 61 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Chester.
144 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
64 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 392 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Northwich | 193 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| Winsford | 166 | 4.5/5 | 72% |
| Heswall | 152 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Frodsham | 91 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 84 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
There are currently 894 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Chester, out of 608,648 rated establishments across the UK.
In Chester, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Chester hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Chester are carried out by Cheshire West and Chester. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Chester was last updated on 15 April 2026.