St Josephs Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
St Josephs 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 26 January 2026, 5 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: Priory Road, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8SB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts St Josephs Catholic Primary School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← St Josephs Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Josephs 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Living @ St Joseph's School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Food Etc. Mobile caterer | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Rutherford House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Culinera at Thorpe House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Birring Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2012 |
| Muna Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about St Josephs Catholic Primary School
What is St Josephs Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is St Josephs 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Josephs Catholic 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Josephs Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects St Josephs 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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