CATERed at Beechwood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
CATERed at Beechwood 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 31 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Beechwood Primary, Rockfield Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 6DY
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts CATERed at Beechwood 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 Beechwood 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 Very 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 CATERed at Beechwood 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 Beechwood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Durnford Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| CATERed at Oakwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| 14Forty Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Derriford United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| CATERed at Widewell Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
Questions about CATERed at Beechwood Primary School
What is CATERed at Beechwood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
CATERed at Beechwood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 31 October 2019.
Is CATERed at Beechwood 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 Beechwood Primary School last inspected?
CATERed at Beechwood Primary School was last inspected on 31 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 Beechwood Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 CATERed at Beechwood 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 Beechwood Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects CATERed at Beechwood 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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