Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Parbold Douglas C Of E 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Lancashire, WN8 7HS
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy 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% | ← Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy | |
| 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 Very 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 Parbold Douglas C Of E 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 Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parbold Douglas Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Our Lady And All Saints R C Primary School School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Out of School Club Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Oh Crumbs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Margot Parbold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Reynolds Butchers Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Balkan Treasures Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
Questions about Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy
What is Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy's food hygiene rating?
Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lancashire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Parbold Douglas C Of E 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 Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy last inspected?
Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Parbold Douglas C Of E Academy holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Parbold Douglas C Of E 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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