Hartford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Hartford 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
This is a fresh result: Hartford Primary School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NA
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Hartford 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% | ← Hartford 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 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 Hartford 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 Hartford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Hartford Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Fun Fest Hartford Manor School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor C P School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cloughwood Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Acorn Child Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Hartford Primary School
What is Hartford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hartford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Hartford 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 Hartford Primary School last inspected?
Hartford Primary School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Hartford Primary 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 Hartford 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 Hartford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Hartford 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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Hartford Primary School is one of 494 rated food businesses in Northwich. See every hygiene rating in Northwich →
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