St Mary's RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
St Mary's RC 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 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Marys Rc Primary School, Garstang Road, Chipping, PR3 2QH
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts St Mary's RC Primary School among the 501 places in Ribble Valley 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 | 501 | 87% | ← St Mary's RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 St Mary's RC 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 St Mary's RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Cobbled Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brabins Store & Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Tillotsons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Cook Truck Mobile caterer | 318 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brabins Endowed School School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Kick Ass on the Moove Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's RC Primary School
What is St Mary's RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 23 May 2024.
Is St Mary's RC 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 St Mary's RC Primary School last inspected?
St Mary's RC Primary School was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's RC Primary 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 St Mary's RC Primary School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects St Mary's RC 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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