Heygarth Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
Heygarth 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Heygarth Road, Eastham, CH62 8AG
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Heygarth Primary School among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Heygarth Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Very 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 Heygarth 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Heygarth Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like Creperie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Eastham Adult Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Home Guard Old Comrades Assn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| GillyGems Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Co Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Insomnia Cafe - Eastham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Jaams News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Heygarth Primary School
What is Heygarth Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heygarth Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Heygarth 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 Heygarth Primary School last inspected?
Heygarth Primary School was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heygarth Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heygarth Primary School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Heygarth Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Heygarth 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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