Huxley C of E Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Huxley C of E Primary 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: Huxley Church Of England Primary School Church Lane, Huxley, Chester, CH3 9BH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Huxley C of E Primary 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% | ← Huxley C of E Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Huxley C of E Primary 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 Huxley C of E Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn At Huxley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| the shady Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| The Ice Cream Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2024 |
| Around the table Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Little Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Iddenshall Hall Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Thai Kitchen at The Bull?s Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Huxley C of E Primary
What is Huxley C of E Primary's food hygiene rating?
Huxley C of E Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Huxley C of E Primary 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 Huxley C of E Primary last inspected?
Huxley C of E Primary was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Huxley C of E Primary?
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 Huxley C of E Primary 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 Huxley C of E Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Huxley C of E Primary 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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