Brownedge St. Marys Rc School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
Brownedge St. Marys Rc 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 5 February 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: Brownedge St Marys Rc School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6PB
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Brownedge St. Marys Rc School among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Brownedge St. Marys Rc School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Brownedge St. Marys Rc 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 Brownedge St. Marys Rc School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigs Most Wanted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| A and P Convenience Store Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beam & Brycg Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Brownedge St. Marys Rc School
What is Brownedge St. Marys Rc School's food hygiene rating?
Brownedge St. Marys Rc School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Brownedge St. Marys Rc 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 Brownedge St. Marys Rc School last inspected?
Brownedge St. Marys Rc School was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brownedge St. Marys Rc 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 Brownedge St. Marys Rc School compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Brownedge St. Marys Rc School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Brownedge St. Marys Rc 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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