Tarleton Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Tarleton Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Tarleton Academy was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4 6AQ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Tarleton Academy among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Tarleton Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 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 Tarleton Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| TRU Grub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gigi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2023 |
| Tarleton Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Creme De La Creme Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2026 |
| The Village Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boskins Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Tarleton Academy
What is Tarleton Academy's food hygiene rating?
Tarleton Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Tarleton Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tarleton Academy last inspected?
Tarleton Academy was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tarleton Academy compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Tarleton Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Tarleton 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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