Skools Out food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Skools Out 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 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: South Axholme Childrens Centre, Birchfield Road, Epworth, DN9 1DL
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Skools Out among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Skools Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 Skools Out 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 Skools Out, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Childrens Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
| Epworth Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Old School Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 February 2025 |
| Epworth Thurlow Pavilion Other catering premises | 416 yards away | Exempt | |
| Londis (shop only) Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Skools Out
What is Skools Out's food hygiene rating?
Skools Out has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Skools Out 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 Skools Out last inspected?
Skools Out was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Skools Out?
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 Skools Out compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Skools Out is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Skools Out 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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Skools Out is one of 46 rated food businesses in Epworth. See every hygiene rating in Epworth →
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