Acorns Ashley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Acorns Ashley School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 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: School House, Back Lane, WA15 0QH
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Acorns Ashley School sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Acorns Ashley School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Acorns Ashley 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 Acorns Ashley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies Dairy Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Barnshaw Smithy Cafe Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda Hale Barns Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Elmridge Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2003 |
| Cherry Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aspire Gym Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Acorns Ashley School
What is Acorns Ashley School's food hygiene rating?
Acorns Ashley School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Acorns Ashley School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorns Ashley School last inspected?
Acorns Ashley School was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorns Ashley School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorns Ashley School compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Acorns Ashley School holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Acorns Ashley 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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