St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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
This is a fresh result: St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hough Green Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4SZ
How it compares in Halton
That puts St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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% | ← St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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 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 St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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 St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Sweet Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| All Saints Upton Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Daisy Maisies Chapelfields Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Buttilicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Avondale Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Four Topped Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Beer Bellies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering
What is St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering's food hygiene rating?
St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 10 June 2026.
Is St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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 St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering last inspected?
St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects St Basil's Rc Aided Primary School Mellors 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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