St Joseph's Specialist School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waverley
St Joseph's Specialist 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
This is a fresh result: St Joseph's Specialist School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Josephs School Amlets Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 7DH
How it compares in Waverley
That puts St Joseph's Specialist School among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← St Joseph's Specialist School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Specialist 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 Specialist School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cranleigh Golf and Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Cranleigh Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cranleigh School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Gatley's Tuckshop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cranleigh Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cranes Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about St Joseph's Specialist School
What is St Joseph's Specialist School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Specialist School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 15 May 2026.
Is St Joseph's Specialist 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 Specialist School last inspected?
St Joseph's Specialist School was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's Specialist School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Joseph's Specialist School compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Specialist School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects St Joseph's Specialist 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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