Marsden Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Marsden Community School 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
The rating dates from 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Marsden County Primary School, Percy Street, Nelson, BB9 0BE
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Marsden Community School among the 544 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 544 | 71% | ← Marsden Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Marsden Community 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 Marsden Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry On The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Marsden Community School
What is Marsden Community School's food hygiene rating?
Marsden Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Marsden Community School 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 Marsden Community School last inspected?
Marsden Community School was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marsden Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsden Community School compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 767 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Marsden Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Marsden Community 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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