St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rossendale
St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unity Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8RZ
How this rating has changed
St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 5 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rossendale
In Rossendale, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) sits behind roughly 506 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ← St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marys C Of E 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 St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest)) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Heng Ju Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| GemNi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Bank Street News Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Boho Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen)
What is St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rossendale Council on 5 June 2026.
Is St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) last inspected?
St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while St Marys C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) holds a 4. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects St Marys C Of E 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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