City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Parklands Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4DS
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C 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 City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Kristi's Village Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Moorlands Primary Federation - Greatwood Primary School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Viomar Care Home Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Hygge Tean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| RU YI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Tean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL
What is City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL's food hygiene rating?
City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 22 January 2026.
Is City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C 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 City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL last inspected?
City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL?
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 City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C 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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City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of 106 rated food businesses in Stoke on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Stoke on Trent →
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