Rudheath Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Rudheath Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 August 2018, more than 7 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: 27 Wright Avenue, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7LB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Rudheath Village Store sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Rudheath Village Store | |
| 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 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 Rudheath Village Store 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 Rudheath Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| happy chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| BaxterStorey/Morrisons Gadbrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| All Things Spanish narrowboat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bethel Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2009 |
| K S Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Best Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
Questions about Rudheath Village Store
What is Rudheath Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Rudheath Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 11 August 2018.
Is Rudheath Village Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rudheath Village Store last inspected?
Rudheath Village Store was last inspected on 11 August 2018, more than 7 years 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 Rudheath Village Store?
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 Rudheath Village Store 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, while Rudheath Village Store holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Rudheath Village Store 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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