Whiston Willis Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
Whiston Willis Community Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: Milton Avenue, Whiston, Knowsley, L35 2XY
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Whiston Willis Community Primary School sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Whiston Willis Community Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whiston Willis 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 Whiston Willis Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Griffin House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Eaton Street Park Pavillion Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Rainhill Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Brunch At No.10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Whiston Willis Community Primary School
What is Whiston Willis Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whiston Willis Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Whiston Willis Community Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whiston Willis Community Primary School last inspected?
Whiston Willis Community Primary School was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Whiston Willis Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whiston Willis Community Primary School compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Whiston Willis Community Primary School holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects Whiston Willis 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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