Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: Heath View Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8UT
How it compares in Halton
That puts Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian 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 Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream EU52 JZG Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream LS04 WCA Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream Q173 UBA Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Colin Wall T/A Walls Ice Cream SL54 TKZ Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cravings Mobile Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Celebratin Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Coffee 500 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian
What is Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian's food hygiene rating?
Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian 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 Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian last inspected?
Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian?
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 Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Halebank C of E Primary School - Orian 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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