Longridge High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
Longridge High 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Preston Road, Longridge, PR3 3AR
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Longridge High School among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Longridge High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Longridge High 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 Longridge High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's RC High School School/college/university | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Sweet Valley Desserts Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bonds Of Longridge Ltd Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Alston View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Stonebridge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| New Noble Chef Chinese & Cantonese Cuisines Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Longridge High School
What is Longridge High School's food hygiene rating?
Longridge High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Longridge High 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 Longridge High School last inspected?
Longridge High School was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longridge High 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longridge High School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Longridge High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Longridge High 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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