Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) 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 17 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: Cuerden Church School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6ED
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) 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 Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brindle Brothers Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bridgeway School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Brigs Most Wanted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge)
What is Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge)'s food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) 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 Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) last inspected?
Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge)?
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 Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Lancashire Catering (Cuerden Church School Bamber Bridge) 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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