St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR
How it compares in Halton
That puts St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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% | ← St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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 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 St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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 St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Community Centre Other catering premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bridgewater Park Nursery and Reception Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering
What is St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 8 May 2024.
Is St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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 St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering last inspected?
St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects St Mary's C Of E School Orian 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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