Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
Sir Thomas Boteler High School (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 14 November 2024, 20 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: Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School, Grammar School Road, WA4 1JL
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 Sir Thomas Boteler High School (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 Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly's Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cantilever Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Alderman Bolton Community Primary School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bellefields Brew @ Warrington Town Mobile caterer | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Arlington House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Belong Warrington Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering)
What is Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Sir Thomas Boteler High School (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 Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) last inspected?
Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sir Thomas Boteler High School (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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Sir Thomas Boteler High School (Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Sir Thomas Boteler High School (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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