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Archbishop Hutton's Primary food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Lancaster City

Archbishop Hutton's Primary 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Archbishop Huttons Primary School, Back Lane, Warton, LA5 9QU

How it compares in Lancaster City

That puts Archbishop Hutton's Primary among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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.

Every rated food business in Lancaster City
5 out of 5 865 79% ← Archbishop Hutton's Primary
4 out of 5 172 16%
3 out of 5 44 4%
2 out of 5 12 1%
1 out of 5 5 <1%
0 out of 5 2 <1%

A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Archbishop Hutton's Primary 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 Archbishop Hutton's Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Old School Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 184 yards away 5 - Very good 7 December 2023
George Washington Pub/bar/nightclub 256 yards away 5 - Very good 22 May 2025
The Malt Shovel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 256 yards away 3 - Generally satisfactory 29 October 2025
Warton Stock Car Club Track Shop Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 29 May 2026
Truck Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 21 January 2026
Lakes Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 8 August 2025
Pine Lakes Shop Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 29 January 2025
Our Lady Of Hyning School/college/university 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 26 June 2025

Questions about Archbishop Hutton's Primary

What is Archbishop Hutton's Primary's food hygiene rating?

Archbishop Hutton's Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 July 2025.

Is Archbishop Hutton's Primary 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 Archbishop Hutton's Primary last inspected?

Archbishop Hutton's Primary was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Archbishop Hutton's Primary?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Archbishop Hutton's Primary compare to other places in Lancaster City?

79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Archbishop Hutton's Primary is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Lancaster City Council inspects Archbishop Hutton's Primary 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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