Priory Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torbay
Priory Catholic 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
This is a fresh result: Priory Catholic Primary School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Catherines Road St Marychurch Torquay, TQ1 4NZ
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Priory Catholic Primary School among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 934 | 81% | ← Priory Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 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 Priory Catholic 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 Priory Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cliff Railway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aveland Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Priory Catholic Primary School
What is Priory Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Priory Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Priory Catholic 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 Priory Catholic Primary School last inspected?
Priory Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Priory Catholic Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Priory Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Priory Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Priory Catholic 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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