Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 among the 3,087 places in Durham 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Swoop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Wilson Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Istanbul Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Shotton Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sahota's the Nest Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Shotton Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504's food hygiene rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 last inspected?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 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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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 is one of 33 rated food businesses in Shotton Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Shotton Colliery →
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