St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: Oxford Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4NX
How it compares in Halton
That puts St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential 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 St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Betta Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Asda Express Runcorn PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Cafexpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bridgewater Motor Boat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential
What is St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential's food hygiene rating?
St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 3 December 2024.
Is St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential 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 St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential last inspected?
St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential?
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 St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects St Clements Rc Aided Primary School - Edsential 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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