CATERed at High View School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
CATERed at High View 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 13 June 2019, more than 7 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: High View School, Torridge Way, Plymouth, PL3 6JG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts CATERed at High View School among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← CATERed at High View School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 CATERed at High View 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 CATERed at High View School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Austin Farm Academy Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bambinos at Frogmore Montessori Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Age UK Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bobtails Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| A&m UK Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about CATERed at High View School
What is CATERed at High View School's food hygiene rating?
CATERed at High View School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 13 June 2019.
Is CATERed at High View 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 CATERed at High View School last inspected?
CATERed at High View School was last inspected on 13 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at CATERed at High View School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 CATERed at High View School compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and CATERed at High View School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects CATERed at High View 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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