The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Worcester City
The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth 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 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Carnforth Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HG
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth 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 The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Class Catering At Cranham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alliance In Partnership At St Josephs Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Astwood Convenience Store - Todays News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Caterlink At Tudor Grange Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Baregrillz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School
What is The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School's food hygiene rating?
The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 11 April 2024.
Is The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth 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 The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School last inspected?
The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth 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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