St John The Baptist RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Burnley
St John The Baptist RC Primary 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
How it compares in Burnley
That puts St John The Baptist RC Primary School among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← St John The Baptist RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 St John The Baptist RC Primary 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 St John The Baptist RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aykroyd Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Brierfield WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about St John The Baptist RC Primary School
What is St John The Baptist RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John The Baptist RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 6 November 2024.
Is St John The Baptist RC Primary 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 St John The Baptist RC Primary School last inspected?
St John The Baptist RC Primary School was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John The Baptist RC Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John The Baptist RC Primary School compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and St John The Baptist RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects St John The Baptist RC Primary 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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