Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: Maudsley Street, Accrington, BB5 6AD
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Barmy Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| ASDA Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim
What is Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim's food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim last inspected?
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St John with St Augustine C of E Prim 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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