Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary 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 1 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: Matthew Arnold Primary School Dingle Lane, Liverpool, L8 9UB
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary 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 Matthew Arnold Primary 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Matthew Arnold 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 Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Aigburth Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Aigburth Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Auckland College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2019 |
| Andy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bar 25 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Anotolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School
What is Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary 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 Matthew Arnold Primary School last inspected?
Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 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 Matthew Arnold Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary 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 Matthew Arnold Primary School holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food for thought at Matthew Arnold 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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