Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Burnley
Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) 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 30 January 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: Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, BB12 6LN
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) 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% | ← Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) 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 Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma's News And Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Edwards Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Best One Singh Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Cafe Exertis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
| Bestone Spend N Save Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2017 |
| Ballaro Restaurant & Ciao Take Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
Questions about Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen)
What is Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) 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 Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) last inspected?
Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) was last inspected on 30 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Lowerhouse Junior School (kitchen) 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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