St John's Church School (kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Peterborough City
St John's Church School (kitchen) 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 6 November 2025, 8 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 Johns Church Of England Sch, Riseholme, Orton Goldhay, PE2 5SP
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts St John's Church School (kitchen) among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← St John's Church School (kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 St John's Church School (kitchen) 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 John's Church School (kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Voice Orton Food Hub Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bubbly Bubble Tea Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cafe Smile @ QD Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| CommuniTea Gaming Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bushfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Firetree Chocolate Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about St John's Church School (kitchen)
What is St John's Church School (kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
St John's Church School (kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 6 November 2025.
Is St John's Church School (kitchen) 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 John's Church School (kitchen) last inspected?
St John's Church School (kitchen) was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John's Church School (kitchen)?
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 St John's Church School (kitchen) compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and St John's Church School (kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects St John's Church School (kitchen) 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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