LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: Samlesbury C Of E School, Potters Lane, Samlesbury, PR5 0UE
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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 Samlesbury C Of E 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 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 LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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 Samlesbury C Of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Apleona Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Five Barred Gate Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School
What is LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School's food hygiene rating?
LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 27 January 2026.
Is LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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 Samlesbury C Of E School last inspected?
LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Samlesbury C Of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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 Samlesbury C Of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E 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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LCCS At Samlesbury C Of E School is one of 26 rated food businesses in Samlesbury. See every hygiene rating in Samlesbury →
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