Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park 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 12 February 2026, 4 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: Park Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 @ Accrington Hyndburn Park 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 @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Dill Hall Lane Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bulk Bargains Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Canton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
What is Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park 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 @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School last inspected?
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Hyndburn Park Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Hyndburn Park 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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