Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 25 March 2024, 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School, St Joseph's Road, Sheffield, S13 9AT
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Very 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Crest PFS Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bake N Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Authentic Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Anglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Athelstan School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy
What is Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy was last inspected on 25 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ St Josephs Catholic Academy 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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