Underwood West Academy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Underwood West Academy is a school/college/university located at Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cheshire East oversees 3,077 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire
Postcode
CW1 3LF
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
890035

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Underwood West Academy?

Underwood West Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cheshire East.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Underwood West Academy last inspected?

Underwood West Academy was last inspected on 2025-07-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Underwood West Academy located?

Underwood West Academy is located at Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire , CW1 3LF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CW1 postcode area.