Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E 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 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire, PR4 6RD
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School among the 664 places in West Lancashire 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E 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 Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile - Cream Bee Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| J & S Pope Farmers/growers | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Shore Side Caring Premises | 327 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hesketh Bank Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Naaz Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Naaz Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| South View Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School
What is Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E 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 Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E 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 Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E 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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