Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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 27 April 2026, 2 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: The Gravel, Mere Brow, Tarleton, PR4 6JX
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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% | ← Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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 Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollie's Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Lakes General Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Legh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mere Brow Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Mere Brow Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Flight22@thegolfcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mere Brow Extra Caring Premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School
What is Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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 Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months 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 Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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 Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E Primary School holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Tarleton Mere Brow C Of E 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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