Start Well Learning food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Start Well Learning 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 5 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Greville House Greville Drive, Winsford, CW7 3EP
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Start Well Learning among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Start Well Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Start Well Learning 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 Start Well Learning, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Wharton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| S4YC@Wharton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Winsford petrol station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Canton Fusions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Fishermans Tale Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Start Well Learning
What is Start Well Learning's food hygiene rating?
Start Well Learning has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 5 January 2022.
Is Start Well Learning 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 Start Well Learning last inspected?
Start Well Learning was last inspected on 5 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Start Well Learning?
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 Start Well Learning compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Start Well Learning is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Start Well Learning 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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