Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: Peel House Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6TH
How it compares in Halton
That puts Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering 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 Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Daisy Maisies Appleton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Espositos Ice Cream Parlour Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Appleton Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering
What is Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering's food hygiene rating?
Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering 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 Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering last inspected?
Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering?
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 Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Fairfield Primary School Infants Edsential Catering 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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