Ellesmere Port Catholic High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
Ellesmere Port Catholic 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Ellesmere Port Catholic 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% | ← Ellesmere Port Catholic 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 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cheshire Springs Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ellesmere Port Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Ellesmere Port Hospital Ward Kitchens Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Effatha Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Butterflies Cake Supplies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2024 |
Questions about Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
What is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School's food hygiene rating?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Ellesmere Port Catholic 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School last inspected?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ellesmere Port Catholic 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Ellesmere Port Catholic 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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