Three Nantwich pubs have been boosted with new five-star food hygiene ratings for 2026, according to recent Food Standard Agency (FSA) reports.

The FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is aimed at helping people choose where to eat out or shop for food.

This scheme is in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A five-star hygiene rating means 'hygiene standards are very good' for the business (Photo: FSA).

It gives businesses a rating from 0 to 5 - displayed at their premises and online.

A five-star hygiene rating means "hygiene standards are very good" for the business.

All information was taken from the Food Standard Agency website as of Thursday 19 March

• Red Cow, 51 Beam Street, Nantwich - (26 February, 2026)

Red Cow, 51 Beam Street, was given a five-star food hygiene rating on 26 February (Photo: Ryan Parker).

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• The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row, Nantwich - (13 March, 2026)

The Black Lion, 29 Welsh Row, was rated five-star for food hygiene on 13 March (Photo: Ryan Parker).

• The Cheshire Cat, 26 Welsh Row, Nantwich (22 January, 2026)

The Cheshire Cat, 26 Welsh Row, was given a five-star food hygiene rating on 22 January (Photo: Ryan Parker).

A food safety officer from Cheshire East Council inspected the Nantwich pubs to check they were following food hygiene law and ensuring the food sold was safe to eat

At all inspections, the officer checked the following three elements:

• Hygienic food handling - (five-star)
• Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – (five-star)
• Management of food safety - (five-star)

Red Cow, The Black Lion and The Cheshire Cat were all rated five-star based on these checks.

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