Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2023, more than 3 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: St Pauls And St Timothys Catholic Infants School South Parkside Drive, Liverpool, L12 8RP
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmoor Park Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| Acropolis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Amo Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Black Door Bar and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Almonds Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
Questions about Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
What is Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School last inspected?
Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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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