Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rossendale
Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) 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 13 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8DB
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) 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% | ← Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) 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 Northern County Primary School (Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Fryer Goggins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Pavillion Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| 2ND Rossendale Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Dig In Diner School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Graham Eyes Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bacup Borough Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Northern County Primary School (Kitchen)
What is Northern County Primary School (Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) 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 Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) last inspected?
Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 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 Northern County Primary School (Kitchen)?
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 Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Northern County Primary School (Kitchen) 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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