St.Johns C.E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
St.Johns C.E 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Ellel St Johns C Of E Primary School, Chapel Street, Galgate, LA2 0JS
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts St.Johns C.E Primary School 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% | ← St.Johns C.E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St.Johns C.E 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.Johns C.E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Galgate Village Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Homes (Galgate) Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Georges Kitchen Company Mobile caterer | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Lune Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Replenish Kitchen Production Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Age UK Lancashire Ellel Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Leaps and Bounds Preschool Ellel Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about St.Johns C.E Primary School
What is St.Johns C.E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St.Johns C.E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 26 September 2025.
Is St.Johns C.E 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.Johns C.E Primary School last inspected?
St.Johns C.E Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 St.Johns C.E Primary School?
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 St.Johns C.E Primary School 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 St.Johns C.E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects St.Johns C.E 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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