Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fylde
Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: Clifton County Primary School Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3PY
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary 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 Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butty's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Clifton Hospital Catering Department Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ansdell Fisherie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bellingham Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Foodfest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Delaheys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Church Road Methodist Church t/a Wesleys Community Cafe and Larde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary
What is Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary's food hygiene rating?
Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary 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 Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary last inspected?
Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Lytham St Annes Clifton County Primary 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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