Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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 25 November 2024, 19 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: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, School Street, Birtley, DH3 2PN
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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 School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Covent House Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Birtley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School
What is Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School's food hygiene rating?
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School last inspected?
Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC 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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Gateshead School Catering at St Josephs RC School is one of 102 rated food businesses in Birtley. See every hygiene rating in Birtley →
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