Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 October 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 Joseph's RC Primary School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 4BQ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Briarwood Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Blaydon Resource Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School
What is Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School last inspected?
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC Primary School holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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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