Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fylde
Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: St Michaels Primary School School Lane, Kirkham, PR4 2SL
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School 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.
Questions about Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School
What is Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School 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 Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School last inspected?
Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Kirkham St Michael's CE Primary School 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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