St Joseph's R C Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Trafford
St Joseph'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 14 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: St. Josephs R C Primary School, Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AF
How it compares in Trafford
That puts St Joseph's R C Primary School among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← St Joseph's R C Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 Very 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 St Joseph'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 St Joseph's R C Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Bean & Brush Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No8 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about St Joseph's R C Primary School
What is St Joseph's R C Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's R C Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 14 January 2025.
Is St Joseph'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 St Joseph's R C Primary School last inspected?
St Joseph's R C Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's R C Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Joseph's R C Primary School compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's R C Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects St Joseph'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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