Eccleston Mere Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Helens
Eccleston Mere 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 17 September 2024, 21 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: Eccleston Mere Primary School, Saleswood Avenue, Eccleston, WA10 5NX
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Eccleston Mere Primary School among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Eccleston Mere Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Eccleston Mere 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| bocboc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Pre School Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bleak Hill Infant & Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bleak Hill Out of School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Eccleston Mere Primary School
What is Eccleston Mere Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Eccleston Mere Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Eccleston Mere 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School last inspected?
Eccleston Mere Primary School was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eccleston Mere 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eccleston Mere Primary School compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Eccleston Mere Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Eccleston Mere 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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