St Marys Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lancashire
St Marys Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises 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: St Marys Catholic Primary School, Hall Road, Scarisbrick, L40 9QE
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts St Marys Pre-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% | ← St Marys Pre-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 Very 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 St Marys Pre-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 St Marys Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Scarisbrick Hall School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Premier Inn, Morris Dancers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Manic Organic Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Master Mcgraths Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
| St Mark's Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Scarisbrick National Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2024 |
| Scarisbrick Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about St Marys Pre-School
What is St Marys Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 30 January 2025.
Is St Marys Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys Pre-School last inspected?
St Marys Pre-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 St Marys Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Marys Pre-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 St Marys Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects St Marys Pre-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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