St Josephs RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
St Josephs RC School 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 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 Rc School, West Close Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5EN
How it compares in Pendle
That puts St Josephs RC School 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 Josephs RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Josephs RC School 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 Josephs RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Out Of School Club Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Barnoldswick Town F C Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 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 | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| KL Health Hub Limited Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| The Green Play House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Becky's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about St Josephs RC School
What is St Josephs RC School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 2 December 2025.
Is St Josephs RC School 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 St Josephs RC School last inspected?
St Josephs RC School 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 Josephs RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Josephs RC School compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects St Josephs RC School 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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