Roebuck Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stevenage
Roebuck 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 18 May 2018, more than 8 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: Roebuck J M And Infants School, St. Margarets, Stevenage, SG2 8RG
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Roebuck Primary School among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Roebuck Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Roebuck 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 Roebuck Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Pre School Class Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
| Four Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2021 |
| Days Fish And Chips Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Roebuck Primary School
What is Roebuck Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Roebuck Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 18 May 2018.
Is Roebuck 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 Roebuck Primary School last inspected?
Roebuck Primary School was last inspected on 18 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roebuck Primary 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 Roebuck Primary School compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Roebuck Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Roebuck 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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