St Joseph's RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
St Joseph's RC 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 21 March 2025, 15 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School, Scratton Road, Stanford le Hope, SS17 0PA
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts St Joseph's RC Primary School among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← St Joseph's RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice And Stack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| The Old Regent Ballroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Hope Coffee And Cuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Orient Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Orient Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Tams Treats And Sweets Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about St Joseph's RC Primary School
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 21 March 2025.
Is St Joseph's RC 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 RC Primary School last inspected?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's RC 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 St Joseph's RC Primary School compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects St Joseph's 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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