Sandy Bears Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire East
Sandy Bears Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 6 Castle Farm Bickerton Hall Road, Cholmondeley, SY14 8AQ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Sandy Bears Nursery among the 2,437 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Sandy Bears Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sandy Bears Nursery 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 Sandy Bears Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholmondeley Farm Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cholmondeley Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2013 |
| Bizarre Bazaar Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Pizza Vesuvio Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Larkton Hall Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bickerton Holy Trinity C of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sports coaching group School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2024 |
| Wendy's Sandwiches Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Sandy Bears Nursery
What is Sandy Bears Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Bears Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Sandy Bears Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Bears Nursery last inspected?
Sandy Bears Nursery was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Bears Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Bears Nursery compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Bears Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Sandy Bears Nursery 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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