Jericho School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Jericho 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 November 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: Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Jericho School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Jericho School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Jericho 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 Jericho School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Whitehaven School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Gables Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Johnson House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Hensingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Haven Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cottage Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Corkickle PFS Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Jericho School
What is Jericho School's food hygiene rating?
Jericho School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Jericho 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 Jericho School last inspected?
Jericho School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jericho 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 Jericho School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Jericho School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Jericho 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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