Stoneyford Cottage Nursery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Stoneyford Cottage Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 July 2024, more than 2 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: Stoneyford Cottage Stoneyford Lane, Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2TF
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoneyford Cottage Nursery 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% | ← Stoneyford Cottage Nursery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stoneyford Cottage Nursery 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 Stoneyford Cottage Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Chilli-Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Andrew Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Lounge Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Squirrel's Preschool Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Delamere Park Management Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Beechwood Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Oakmere Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Stoneyford Cottage Nursery
What is Stoneyford Cottage Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Stoneyford Cottage Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Stoneyford Cottage Nursery 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stoneyford Cottage Nursery last inspected?
Stoneyford Cottage Nursery was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 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 Stoneyford Cottage Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stoneyford Cottage Nursery 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 Stoneyford Cottage Nursery holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Stoneyford Cottage Nursery 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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