The Whitby High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
The Whitby High 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 16 July 2025, 11 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 Whitby High School Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Whitby High School among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Whitby High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 The Whitby High 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 Whitby High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Christchurch Ce Aided Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cheshire Springs Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ellesmere Port Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Ellesmere Port Hospital Ward Kitchens Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Whitby High School
What is The Whitby High School's food hygiene rating?
The Whitby High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Whitby High 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 Whitby High School last inspected?
The Whitby High School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Whitby High 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 The Whitby High School compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitby High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Whitby High 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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