Delph Side Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Delph Side Community 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6ED
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Delph Side Community 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% | ← Delph Side Community 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 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 Delph Side Community 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 Delph Side Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Green Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bill's Burgers Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cobbs Brow Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Hillside Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Holland Moor Nursery Unit Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about Delph Side Community Primary School
What is Delph Side Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Delph Side Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Delph Side Community 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 Delph Side Community Primary School last inspected?
Delph Side Community Primary School was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Delph Side Community Primary School?
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 Delph Side Community 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 Delph Side Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Delph Side Community 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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