Northwich has 197 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 70% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 13 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Northwich.
22 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
12 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 907 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Ellesmere Port | 396 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Winsford | 168 | 4.5/5 | 71% |
| Heswall | 153 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Frodsham | 91 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 85 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
There are currently 197 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Northwich, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Northwich, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 70% of rated businesses in Northwich hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Northwich 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 Northwich was last updated on 14 May 2026.