Astmoor Primary School - Edsential food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Astmoor Primary School - Edsential 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: Kingshead Close, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2JE
How it compares in Halton
That puts Astmoor Primary School - Edsential 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% | ← Astmoor Primary School - Edsential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Astmoor Primary School - Edsential 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 Astmoor Primary School - Edsential, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Castlefields Community Centre Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bridgewater Park Nursery and Reception Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Cygnets of Moore (Out of School Club) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Dolphin Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Astmoor Primary School - Edsential
What is Astmoor Primary School - Edsential's food hygiene rating?
Astmoor Primary School - Edsential has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Astmoor Primary School - Edsential 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 Astmoor Primary School - Edsential last inspected?
Astmoor Primary School - Edsential was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 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 Astmoor Primary School - Edsential?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Astmoor Primary School - Edsential compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Astmoor Primary School - Edsential is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Astmoor Primary School - Edsential 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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