LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. 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 March 2025, 15 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: St Oswalds Roman Catholic School, Chapel Lane, Longton, PR4 5FB
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. 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 LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Happy Bunnies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Hoptons Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Mercers Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| LCCCS At Longton School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Bartons Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lucky Star Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
Questions about LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School
What is LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School's food hygiene rating?
LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 13 March 2025.
Is LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. 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 LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School last inspected?
LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. 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 LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. 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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