St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: Pilch Lane, Roby, Knowsley, L14 0JG
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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% | ← St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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 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 Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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 Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Adisco Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bradbury Fields Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
Questions about St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School
What is St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School's food hygiene rating?
St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 23 October 2025.
Is St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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 St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School last inspected?
St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects St Margaret Marys Catholic Infant 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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