The Prescot School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
The Prescot 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 3NB
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts The Prescot 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% | ← The Prescot 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 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 The Prescot 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 The Prescot School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC-One Fazakerley House Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Deanes House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Clockwork Studios Prescot CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Aramark @ Knowsley Safari Ice Cream Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Doogles Donuts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about The Prescot School
What is The Prescot School's food hygiene rating?
The Prescot School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Prescot 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 The Prescot School last inspected?
The Prescot School was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 The Prescot 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 The Prescot School compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Prescot School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects The Prescot 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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