Buddies ASC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Buddies ASC 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 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mollington Old School Grove Road, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6LG
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Buddies ASC 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% | ← Buddies ASC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buddies ASC 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 Buddies ASC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Red Ensign Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Blacon Beacon Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Avenue Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Co Op Food Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkgate Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
Questions about Buddies ASC
What is Buddies ASC's food hygiene rating?
Buddies ASC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Buddies ASC 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 Buddies ASC last inspected?
Buddies ASC was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 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 Buddies ASC?
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 Buddies ASC 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 Buddies ASC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Buddies ASC 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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