Pinfold Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Pinfold 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 7 June 2023, more than 3 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: Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 8HR
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Pinfold Primary School sits behind roughly 664 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ← Pinfold Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Pinfold 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 Pinfold Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarisbrick Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Diglake Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Shaw Hall Caravan Park Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Shaw Hall Village Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Scarisbrick Hall School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Halsall Garage & Kelly's Deli Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Smithy Mushrooms Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Hurlston Hall Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Pinfold Primary School
What is Pinfold Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pinfold Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 7 June 2023.
Is Pinfold 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 Pinfold Primary School last inspected?
Pinfold Primary School was last inspected on 7 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pinfold Primary School?
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 Pinfold Primary School compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Pinfold Primary School holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Pinfold 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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