St Matthews Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Warrington
St Matthews Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Matthews Church Hall, Stretton Road, WA4 4NT
How it compares in Warrington
That puts St Matthews Pre-School among the 1,173 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← St Matthews Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 Matthews Pre-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 St Matthews Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Kids Planet Stretton Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Appleton Thorn Hall Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Cat & Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about St Matthews Pre-School
What is St Matthews Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 17 April 2024.
Is St Matthews Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Matthews Pre-School last inspected?
St Matthews Pre-School was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Matthews Pre-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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Matthews Pre-School compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and St Matthews Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects St Matthews Pre-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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