St Joseph's Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
St Joseph's Catholic 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 26 September 2024, 21 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 Rc Primary School, North Road, Hertford, SG14 2BU
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts St Joseph's Catholic Primary School among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 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 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 St Joseph's Catholic 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 Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School And Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Hollybush Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Carleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| CO-OP Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| G Pickett Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Apple Tree B N B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
| Bengeo Tigers F.C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
Questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 26 September 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic 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 Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects St Joseph's Catholic 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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