St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Gloucestershire
St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Stephens C Of E Vc Junior School, Lansdown Road, Kingswood, BS15 1XD
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stephens C Of E VC Junior 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 Stephens C Of E VC Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Barbarossa Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Anchor Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| 2 Mile Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School
What is St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School's food hygiene rating?
St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School last inspected?
St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects St Stephens C Of E VC Junior 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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