Christ Church CE Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Christ Church CE 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: Christ Church Church Of England School, Derwent Road, Lancaster, LA1 3ES
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Christ Church CE 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ← Christ Church CE Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 64 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 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 Christ Church CE 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 Christ Church CE Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Central Lancaster High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Brendan's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dukes Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Accidental Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| ATT Food Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Christ Church CE Primary
What is Christ Church CE Primary's food hygiene rating?
Christ Church CE Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Christ Church CE 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 Christ Church CE Primary last inspected?
Christ Church CE Primary was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 Christ Church CE Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Christ Church CE Primary compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Christ Church CE Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Christ Church CE 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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