CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary 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 8 October 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Pri, Chapel Street Ope, Plymouth, PL1 4DJ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary 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 CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary
What is CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary's food hygiene rating?
CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 8 October 2024.
Is CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary 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 CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary last inspected?
CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary?
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 CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects CATERed at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary 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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