Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage 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: Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School, Birkrig, Digmoor, WN8 9BN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage 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% | ← Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage 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 Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Hope High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Holland Moor Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Jerich UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage
What is Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage 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 Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage last inspected?
Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage?
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 Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Bishop Martin School F'dation Stage 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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