St Beghs RC Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
St Beghs RC Junior 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: St Beghs R C Junior School, Coach Road, Whitehaven, CA28 7TD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts St Beghs RC Junior School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← St Beghs RC Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 St Beghs RC Junior 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 St Beghs RC Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchon Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Castle Knights Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Applegreen Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about St Beghs RC Junior School
What is St Beghs RC Junior School's food hygiene rating?
St Beghs RC Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 May 2025.
Is St Beghs RC Junior 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 St Beghs RC Junior School last inspected?
St Beghs RC Junior School was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Beghs RC Junior 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Beghs RC Junior School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and St Beghs RC Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects St Beghs RC Junior 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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