Greenbank Hotel

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-10-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Greenbank Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Greenbank Hotel 199 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4AG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cheshire West and Chester oversees 2,966 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Greenbank Hotel 199 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire
Postcode
CW8 4AG
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1082095

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Greenbank Hotel?

Greenbank Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Cheshire West and Chester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Greenbank Hotel last inspected?

Greenbank Hotel was last inspected on 2024-10-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Greenbank Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Greenbank Hotel located?

Greenbank Hotel is located at The Greenbank Hotel 199 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire , CW8 4AG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CW8 postcode area.