Schools Out Woodlands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Schools Out Woodlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 April 2023, more than 3 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: Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands Road, Formby, L37 2JN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Schools Out Woodlands among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Schools Out Woodlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 Schools Out Woodlands 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 Schools Out Woodlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habla Bilingual Day Nursery Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Stir and Scurry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Kalila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Harington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amigos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Queens Road Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Schools Out Woodlands
What is Schools Out Woodlands's food hygiene rating?
Schools Out Woodlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 19 April 2023.
Is Schools Out Woodlands 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Schools Out Woodlands last inspected?
Schools Out Woodlands was last inspected on 19 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Schools Out Woodlands?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Schools Out Woodlands compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Schools Out Woodlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Schools Out Woodlands 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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