Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Castle View 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: Meadway, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2DZ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Castle View 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% | ← Castle View 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 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 Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dolphin Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering
What is Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering's food hygiene rating?
Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering last inspected?
Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering?
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 Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Castle View 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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