Salterforth Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Salterforth Primary School 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
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: Cross Lane, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, BB18 5UD
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Salterforth Primary School sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Salterforth Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Salterforth Primary 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 Salterforth Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumble Perfection Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Cocoa Beans Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Alma Cliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Natalia's Cookieland Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Pendle Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Craven Heifer Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Silentnight Beds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Salterforth Primary School
What is Salterforth Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Salterforth Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Salterforth Primary School 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 Salterforth Primary School last inspected?
Salterforth Primary School was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 Salterforth Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Salterforth Primary School compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Salterforth Primary School holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Salterforth Primary 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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