Birchwood Children's Services

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-12-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Birchwood Children's Services is a school/college/university located at Birchwood Children Services, Ainscough Road, WA3 7PW, in the Warrington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Warrington oversees 1,746 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Warrington is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Birchwood Children Services, Ainscough Road
Postcode
WA3 7PW
Local Authority
Warrington
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1543456

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Birchwood Children's Services?

Birchwood Children's Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Warrington.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Birchwood Children's Services last inspected?

Birchwood Children's Services was last inspected on 2024-12-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Birchwood Children's Services located?

Birchwood Children's Services is located at Birchwood Children Services, Ainscough Road , WA3 7PW, in the Warrington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WA3 postcode area.