St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club food hygiene rating
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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 Josephs Roman Catholic School, West Close Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5EN
How it compares in Pendle
That puts St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| St Josephs RC School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Barnoldswick Town F C Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Deliciously Yours Farmers/growers | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| KL Health Hub Limited Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| The Green Play House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Becky's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 2 December 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club last inspected?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club 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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