Irby Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
Irby Primary 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Coombe Road, Irby, CH61 4UR
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Irby Primary School among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Irby Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Very 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 Irby Primary 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 Irby Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Wirral Irby Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Brown Bear Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Garden Manor Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Busy Bees Thurstaston Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Barista Express Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Fine Fruits Of Pensby Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Gerrards Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Irby Primary School
What is Irby Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Irby Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Irby Primary 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 Irby Primary School last inspected?
Irby Primary School was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Irby Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Irby Primary School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Irby Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Irby Primary 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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