St Lawrence CE School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
St Lawrence CE 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 28 January 2025, 17 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: Barton St Lawrence Coe School, Jepps Avenue, Preston, PR3 5AS
How it compares in Preston
That puts St Lawrence CE School among the 1,176 places in Preston 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← St Lawrence CE School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Lawrence CE 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 Lawrence CE School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Barton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| St Mary and St Andrews CP School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Brooks Gelato Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Newhouse Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about St Lawrence CE School
What is St Lawrence CE School's food hygiene rating?
St Lawrence CE School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 28 January 2025.
Is St Lawrence CE 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 Lawrence CE School last inspected?
St Lawrence CE School was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Lawrence CE School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lawrence CE School compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and St Lawrence CE School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects St Lawrence CE 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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