Carnforth Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Carnforth Community 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
This is a fresh result: Carnforth Community Primary School was inspected on 11 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Carnforth North Road Cp School, North Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LQ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Carnforth Community Primary School among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Carnforth Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Carnforth Community 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 Carnforth Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Carnforth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 November 2024 |
| The County Lodge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Nippers Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Christ Church Primary School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Carnforth Town Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| T'other Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Carnforth Community Primary School
What is Carnforth Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Carnforth Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Carnforth Community 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 Carnforth Community Primary School last inspected?
Carnforth Community Primary School was last inspected on 11 May 2026, a month 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 Carnforth Community Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carnforth Community Primary School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Carnforth Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Carnforth Community 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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