IMap School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
IMap School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Barrowmore Ltd Barnhouse Lane, Barrow, Chester, CH3 7JA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so IMap School sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 12% | ← IMap School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 IMap 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 IMap School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Cheesecakes Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cheshire Wedding Cakes/Sweets by Sarah Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Taste Of Cornwall Mobile caterer | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Cheshire Dining Experience Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Barrowmore Village Social Club Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2012 |
| Barrow C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Barrow School Wraparound Clubs School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about IMap School
What is IMap School's food hygiene rating?
IMap School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 20 October 2025.
Is IMap School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was IMap School last inspected?
IMap School was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 IMap School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does IMap 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, while IMap School holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects IMap 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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