CATERed at Longcause School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
CATERed at Longcause 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 18 September 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: Longcause School, Longcause, Plymouth, PL7 1JB
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts CATERed at Longcause 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 Longcause 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 Very 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 Longcause 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 Longcause School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DidBeans Coffee St Maurice Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brook Stores Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Plympton St Maurice Primary School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| CATERed Limited at The Rise Catering Unit Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Amberley Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Hire Class Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about CATERed at Longcause School
What is CATERed at Longcause School's food hygiene rating?
CATERed at Longcause School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 September 2024.
Is CATERed at Longcause 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 Longcause School last inspected?
CATERed at Longcause School was last inspected on 18 September 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 Longcause 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CATERed at Longcause 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 Longcause School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects CATERed at Longcause 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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