The Rudheath Senior Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
The Rudheath Senior Academy 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 11 October 2024, 21 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: The Rudheath Senior Academy Shipbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DT
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Rudheath Senior Academy 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% | ← The Rudheath Senior Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| happy chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bethel Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2009 |
| K S Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Fish and twist Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about The Rudheath Senior Academy
What is The Rudheath Senior Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Rudheath Senior Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 11 October 2024.
Is The Rudheath Senior Academy 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy last inspected?
The Rudheath Senior Academy was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy?
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 The Rudheath Senior Academy 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Rudheath Senior Academy 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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