Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food for Thought at Sandfield Park 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk, Liverpool, L12 1LH
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School 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% | ← Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 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 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| Blackmoor Park Infants School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Amo Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School
What is Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School's food hygiene rating?
Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Food for Thought at Sandfield Park 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 Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School last inspected?
Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
How does Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food for Thought at Sandfield Park 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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