St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire West and Chester
St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic 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
This is a fresh result: St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Werburghs And St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street, Chester, CH2 3AD
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic 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 St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best friends day nursery Chester Ltd Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bromfield Arms (Chester) Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bricklands Fishmongers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Campbell Hall Homeless Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Cafe Com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Betty Hassell House School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Belong Chester Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School
What is St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 19 May 2026.
Is St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic 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 St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic 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 St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic 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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