Helsby High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Helsby High 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: Helsby High School Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0HY
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Helsby High School sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Helsby High School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Helsby 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 Helsby High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsby Hillside Link Club School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Thrive Frodsham Hill Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| KiddiCove Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Foxhill Retreat Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Coffee King Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Railway Helsby Gastro Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| PH Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Helsby High School
What is Helsby High School's food hygiene rating?
Helsby High School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Helsby High 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 Helsby High School last inspected?
Helsby High School was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Helsby High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helsby 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, while Helsby High School holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Helsby 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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