St Johns C of E Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
St Johns C of E Primary holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Church Road, Kearsley, BL4 8AP
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so St Johns C of E Primary sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← St Johns C of E Primary | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St Johns C of E Primary 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 St Johns C of E Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bowness C P School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about St Johns C of E Primary
What is St Johns C of E Primary's food hygiene rating?
St Johns C of E Primary has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 23 September 2025.
Is St Johns C of E Primary safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was St Johns C of E Primary last inspected?
St Johns C of E Primary was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns C of E Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns C of E Primary compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while St Johns C of E Primary holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects St Johns C of E Primary 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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