Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: Lynwood Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6LR
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy 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 Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Crust n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Carvery And Grill Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Accrington Stanley Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| BMP ( Europe) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy
What is Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy 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 Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy last inspected?
Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Midshire Signature Services @ Huncoat Primary Academy 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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