Cuddington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Cuddington Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cuddington Primary School Ash Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NY
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Cuddington Primary School 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% | ← Cuddington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 308 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 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 Cuddington Primary School 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 Cuddington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Little Waitrose Sandiway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Littlers Butchers Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cheshire Woodland Weddings /Cheshire Outdoors Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| FitnessHero Training Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Steve's Artisan Experience also T/A Steve's Artisan Experience 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Blakemere Holiday Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cheshire Craft Workshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| hot dogs van Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Cuddington Primary School
What is Cuddington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cuddington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Cuddington Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cuddington Primary School last inspected?
Cuddington Primary School was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months 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 Cuddington Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cuddington Primary School compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,665 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Cuddington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Cuddington Primary School 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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