Pettypool Education Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Pettypool Education Centre 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: Pettypool Education Centre was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pettypool Education Centre Pool Lane, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2DR
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Pettypool Education Centre 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% | ← Pettypool Education Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pettypool Education Centre 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 Pettypool Education Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Sandiway Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| DeFine Food and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Sandiway Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Shell Little Waitrose Sandiway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Redwalls Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Littlers Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Smallworld Day Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Pettypool Education Centre
What is Pettypool Education Centre's food hygiene rating?
Pettypool Education Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Pettypool Education Centre 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 Pettypool Education Centre last inspected?
Pettypool Education Centre was last inspected on 2 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 Pettypool Education Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pettypool Education Centre 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 Pettypool Education Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Pettypool Education Centre 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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