St Josephs CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rossendale
St Josephs CP 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 10 October 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: Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 8LR
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts St Josephs CP School among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← St Josephs CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Josephs CP 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 Josephs CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bricks BAE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Heritage Kitchen Range Of Preserves Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Mamas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| All On Board Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bright Futures Early Learning Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Animal Quackers Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about St Josephs CP School
What is St Josephs CP School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 10 October 2025.
Is St Josephs CP 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 Josephs CP School last inspected?
St Josephs CP School was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Josephs CP 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 Josephs CP School compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects St Josephs CP 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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