Yew Tree Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
Yew Tree 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: The Avenue, Halewood, Knowsley, L26 1UU
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts Yew Tree Community Primary School among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% 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 | 452 | 66% | ← Yew Tree Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arncliffe Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Coffee Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Finch Woods Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| City End News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Baxter Storey Staff Restaurant Seqirus Vaccines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| ABI Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Yew Tree Community Primary School
What is Yew Tree Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree Community Primary School last inspected?
Yew Tree Community Primary School was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Yew Tree Community 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 Yew Tree Community Primary School compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Yew Tree 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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