Gorse Covert Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
Gorse Covert 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 9 July 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: Gorse Covert Road, WA3 6TS
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Gorse Covert Primary School 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% | ← Gorse Covert Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 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 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 Gorse Covert 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 Gorse Covert Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Busy Nought to Fives Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Birchwood CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Engine Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| ISS facility Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Henrys Hot Dogs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Gorse Covert Primary School
What is Gorse Covert Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gorse Covert Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Gorse Covert 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 Gorse Covert Primary School last inspected?
Gorse Covert Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 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 Gorse Covert Primary School?
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 Gorse Covert Primary School compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Gorse Covert Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Gorse Covert 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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