Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Lunts Heath Primary School - 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 1 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: Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9RJ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Lunts Heath Primary School - 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% | ← Lunts Heath Primary School - 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 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 Lunts Heath Primary School - 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 Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth CE Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Fung Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Asda Express Farnworth PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Brew & Bake Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering
What is Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering's food hygiene rating?
Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Lunts Heath Primary School - 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 Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering last inspected?
Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Lunts Heath Primary School - Edsential Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Lunts Heath Primary School - 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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