St Joseph's Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
St Joseph's 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
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 18 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: Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4DZ
How it compares in Bexley
That puts St Joseph's Catholic Primary School among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bakers Twist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bexley Brewery @ Bexley Farmers Market Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Barnehurst One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 13 December 2024.
Is St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's Catholic 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects St Joseph's 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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