Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun 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 24 June 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: St Thomas School, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, BB9 6QT
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun among the 543 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 543 | 71% | ← Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Very 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 Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun 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 Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Barrowford Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Barrowford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| 117 Bistro Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Beech's Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun
What is Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun's food hygiene rating?
Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun 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 Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun last inspected?
Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun 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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