St Josephs RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
St Josephs RC Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Josephs Rc Primary School, Rigby Street, Preston, PR1 5XL
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so St Josephs RC Primary School sits behind roughly 1,374 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ← St Josephs RC Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 RC 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 Josephs RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about St Josephs RC Primary School
What is St Josephs RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 16 July 2025.
Is St Josephs RC Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was St Josephs RC Primary School last inspected?
St Josephs RC Primary School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Josephs RC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 RC Primary School compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while St Josephs RC Primary School holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects St Josephs RC 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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