St Bernadettes RC After School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
St Bernadettes RC After School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Bernadettes Rc School, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts St Bernadettes RC After School among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← St Bernadettes RC After School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Bernadettes RC After 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 Bernadettes RC After School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Countrystyle Meats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bowerham Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Caterplus Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about St Bernadettes RC After School
What is St Bernadettes RC After School's food hygiene rating?
St Bernadettes RC After School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 19 March 2024.
Is St Bernadettes RC After 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Bernadettes RC After School last inspected?
St Bernadettes RC After School was last inspected on 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Bernadettes RC After School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Bernadettes RC After School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and St Bernadettes RC After School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects St Bernadettes RC After 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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