Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 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: Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3BT
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 @ Hippings Methodist 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 @ Hippings Methodist Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Broadfield Specialist School School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Church View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School
What is Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School last inspected?
Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist Primary School holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Lancashire Catering @ Hippings Methodist 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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