HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept 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: HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hmyoi Thorn Cross, Arley Road, WA4 4RL
How this rating has changed
HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Warrington
That puts HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept among the 1,178 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept 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 HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culina Group Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Appleton Thorn Hall Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Apple Jacks Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Grappenhall Heys CP School Link Club Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept
What is HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept's food hygiene rating?
HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 7 July 2026.
Is HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept 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 HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept last inspected?
HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept 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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