Ellesmere Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
Ellesmere 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 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ellesmere Primary School Elson Road, Ellesmere, SY12 9EU
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Ellesmere Primary School among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Ellesmere Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| The Market Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Coco Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Freshmere Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Premier Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Little Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Ellesmere Primary School
What is Ellesmere Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ellesmere Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere Primary School last inspected?
Ellesmere Primary School was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ellesmere Primary School?
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 Ellesmere Primary School compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ellesmere Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Ellesmere 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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