The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. 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 7 November 2024, 20 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 Paulinus C Of E Primary School, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, DA1 4RW
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. 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 The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bakers Twist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Barnehurst One Stop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School
What is The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. 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 The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School last inspected?
The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Pantry At St Paulinus C.E. 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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