Lancashire Outdoor Education food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Lancashire Outdoor Education 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Borwick Hall, Borwick Road, Borwick, LA6 1JU
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Lancashire Outdoor Education sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← Lancashire Outdoor Education | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Outdoor Education 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 Outdoor Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Longlands Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Greenlands Farm Village Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| The New England Tearoom and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Capernwray Diving and Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lakes Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Pine Lakes Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Lancashire Outdoor Education
What is Lancashire Outdoor Education's food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Outdoor Education has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Lancashire Outdoor Education 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 Outdoor Education last inspected?
Lancashire Outdoor Education was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancashire Outdoor Education?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Outdoor Education compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Lancashire Outdoor Education holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Lancashire Outdoor Education 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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