Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wyre
Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: Larkholme Primary School, School Meals Kitchen, Windermere Avenue, FY7 8QB
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Lancashire Catering (Larkholme 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 Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Allen Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ceylon Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Fleetwood RUFC Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Belsfield Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Fleetwood Cricket and Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Broadwater Stores Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Fleetwood Gym Juniors CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Chatties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School)
What is Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary 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 Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) last inspected?
Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Lancashire Catering (Larkholme Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Lancashire Catering (Larkholme 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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