Belthorn Academy Catering Department food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Belthorn Academy Catering Department 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 12 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: Belthorn Road, Belthorn, BB1 2NY
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Belthorn Academy Catering Department among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Belthorn Academy Catering Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Belthorn Academy Catering Department 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 Belthorn Academy Catering Department, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy-Meds Ltd Importers/Exporters | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Beehive Service Station/Spar Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Ash Grove Community Space Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bumble Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Blackburn Eagles FC Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Darwen St James C of E Primary Academy- Aspens School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Carla's Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Belthorn Academy Catering Department
What is Belthorn Academy Catering Department's food hygiene rating?
Belthorn Academy Catering Department has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Belthorn Academy Catering Department 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 Belthorn Academy Catering Department last inspected?
Belthorn Academy Catering Department was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belthorn Academy Catering Department?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Belthorn Academy Catering Department compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Belthorn Academy Catering Department is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Belthorn Academy Catering Department 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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