Lancashire Catering (Howick C Of E Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
Lancashire Catering (Howick 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 14 March 2026, 3 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: Howick Primary School, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PR1 0NB
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Lancashire Catering (Howick 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 (Howick 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 (Howick 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 (Howick C Of E Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge School & Nursery Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| All Hallows Roman Catholic High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Bartons Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Andreas Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering (Howick C Of E Primary School)
What is Lancashire Catering (Howick C Of E Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering (Howick C Of E Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 14 March 2026.
Is Lancashire Catering (Howick 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 (Howick C Of E Primary School) last inspected?
Lancashire Catering (Howick C Of E Primary School) was last inspected on 14 March 2026, 3 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 (Howick 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 (Howick 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 (Howick C Of E Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Lancashire Catering (Howick 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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