Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Ribble
Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Aidans School, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6GX
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Brownedge St. Marys Rc School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Brigs Most Wanted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| A and P Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beam & Brycg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary)
What is Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) last inspected?
Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) was last inspected on 3 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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 (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) 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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