Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales 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 5 October 2017, more than 8 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 Francis De Sales R C Church Hale Road, Liverpool, L4 3RL
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% 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 | 2,273 | 67% | ← Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,145 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 Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales 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 Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels News and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Al Baraka Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Alsop High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Adira Super Store (Kelly's Wines) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Ada Su's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
Questions about Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales
What is Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales's food hygiene rating?
Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 5 October 2017.
Is Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales 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 Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales last inspected?
Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales was last inspected on 5 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales?
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 Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Absolutely Catering at St Francis De Sales 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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