Cottam Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
Cottam 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 22 January 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: Haydocks Lane, Preston, PR4 0NY
How it compares in Preston
That puts Cottam Primary School among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Cottam Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Cottam 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 Cottam Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Claires Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Cottam Primary School
What is Cottam Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cottam Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Cottam 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 Cottam Primary School last inspected?
Cottam Primary School was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cottam 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 Cottam Primary School compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Cottam Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Cottam 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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