Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Roots & Branches @ Lache 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 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road, Chester, CH4 8HX
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Roots & Branches @ Lache 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% | ← Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Roots & Branches @ Lache 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 Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe La-chez lache community centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Belgrave Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| A little give n cake Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Anchor Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School
What is Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Roots & Branches @ Lache 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 Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School last inspected?
Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School was last inspected on 29 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School 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 Roots & Branches @ Lache Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Roots & Branches @ Lache 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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