Merefield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sefton
Merefield 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
This is a fresh result: Merefield School was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Merefield School, Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, PR8 2QZ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Merefield School among the 1,796 places in Sefton 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Merefield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Merefield 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Merefield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Ainsdale Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Fish Loves Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Graysons Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Deli Mio Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ainsdale Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Merefield School
What is Merefield School's food hygiene rating?
Merefield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Merefield 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 Merefield School last inspected?
Merefield School was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merefield 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 Merefield School compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Merefield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Merefield 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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