Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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 27 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: School House Nursery Chester Road, Delamere, Northwich, CW6 0ST
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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% | ← Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urchins Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Abbeywood Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Delamere Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| The Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley
What is Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley's food hygiene rating?
Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley last inspected?
Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley was last inspected on 27 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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley?
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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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 Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley 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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