CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
CATERed at Prince Rock 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Prince Rock Primary, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9JF
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School 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 Prince Rock Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prince Rock 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 CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Affordable foods Other catering premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| A&m UK Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Age UK Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School
What is CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School's food hygiene rating?
CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 8 July 2025.
Is CATERed at Prince Rock 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 CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School last inspected?
CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Prince Rock 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 CATERed at Prince Rock Primary School 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 Prince Rock Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects CATERed at Prince Rock 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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