St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering 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
This is a fresh result: St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Martins Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6HZ
How it compares in Halton
That puts St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering 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 Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering 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 Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsewood Primary School - Orian Catering School/college/university | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Snack Kitchen Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Murdishaw Play Building School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Halton Haven Hospice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Murdishaw West Pre-School C/o Murdishaw Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering
What is St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering's food hygiene rating?
St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 1 July 2026.
Is St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering 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 Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering last inspected?
St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects St Martins R C Primary School Edsential Catering 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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