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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.

Every rated food business in Plymouth City
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

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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