Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Cop Lane CE School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, PR1 9AE
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary 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% | ← Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary 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 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 Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E 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 (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Andreas Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| 1260 Craft & Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Artisan Deli Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Bonbons Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| African Village Preston Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School)
What is Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E 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 (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) last inspected?
Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E 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 Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary 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 Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E 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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