Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E 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 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 9RE
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 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 Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E 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 Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manic Organic Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Premier Inn, Morris Dancers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Scarisbrick Hall School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ramsay Health Care UK Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Scarisbrick Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Limited Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Shaw Hall Caravan Park Club Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Shaw Hall Village Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School
What is Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E 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 Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Scarisbrick St Marks C Of E 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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