Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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 6 February 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: Overpool County Junior School Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LL
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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% | ← Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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 Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Drurys Quality Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Childs Play Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Climbing Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chester and District Federation of The Blind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
Questions about Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School
What is Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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 Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School last inspected?
Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School was last inspected on 6 February 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 Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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 Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Rivacre Valley Primary And Nursery 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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