Heskin Pemberton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Heskin Pemberton 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Withington Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5LU
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Heskin Pemberton Primary School among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← Heskin Pemberton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Heskin Pemberton 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 Heskin Pemberton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Green Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Park Hall Hotel (Brilliant Hotels) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Forecourt North Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Ramada Chorley South Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Flic Flac Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Forecourt South Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
Questions about Heskin Pemberton Primary School
What is Heskin Pemberton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heskin Pemberton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Heskin Pemberton 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 Heskin Pemberton Primary School last inspected?
Heskin Pemberton Primary School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heskin Pemberton Primary School?
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 Heskin Pemberton Primary School compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Heskin Pemberton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Heskin Pemberton 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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