Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College is a school/college/university located at Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AR, in the Hyndburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hyndburn oversees 778 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hyndburn is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire
Postcode
BB5 2AR
Local Authority
Hyndburn
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1550997

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College?

Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hyndburn.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College last inspected?

Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College was last inspected on 2024-09-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College located?

Refectory @ Accrington & Rossendale College is located at Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire , BB5 2AR, in the Hyndburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB5 postcode area.