Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) 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: Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4NS
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Very 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 Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) 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 Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Kids Planet Sandbach Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Phanthong Thai Restaurant Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Laurel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 November 2025 |
| Sandbach Food Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| The Pantry@Sandbach Hub Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Wesley Centre Sandbach Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine)
What is Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine)'s food hygiene rating?
Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) 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 Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) last inspected?
Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Sandbach Primary Academy (Shells Cuisine) 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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