St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho 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 April 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: St John Southworth Rc School, Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, BB9 0DQ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho among the 540 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 | 540 | 71% | ← St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 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 40 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 Very 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 John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho 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 John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Curry On The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho
What is St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho's food hygiene rating?
St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 30 April 2026.
Is St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho 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 John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho last inspected?
St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months 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 St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho?
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 St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho 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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