Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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: Kids Unlimited Nursery The Countess Of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1BQ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool 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% | ← Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkgate Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Chester Hopscotch Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Avenue Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Buddies C/O Bluecoat School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cafe71 Spider Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool
What is Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool last inspected?
Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool 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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