RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: Barn Farm Puddington Lane, Burton, Neston, CH64 5SF
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands among the 2,137 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 | 2,137 | 80% | ← RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 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 RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands 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 RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wilson CE Primary School School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| S4YC @ Bishop Wilson Pre-School Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Burtons at the Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Plessington Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Chapel House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Altieri Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Gift Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands
What is RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands's food hygiene rating?
RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 23 July 2024.
Is RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands last inspected?
RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands 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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RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands is one of 106 rated food businesses in Neston. See every hygiene rating in Neston →
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