St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 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
This is a fresh result: St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Josephs RC Primary School Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4HE
How it compares in Durham
That puts St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 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 Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blondie?s Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
Questions about St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506
What is St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 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 Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 last inspected?
St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 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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St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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