St Johns Church Of England Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Darlington
St Johns Church Of England Academy 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: St John's Church Of England Academy, Fenby Avenue, Darlington, DL1 4UB
How it compares in Darlington
That puts St Johns Church Of England Academy among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← St Johns Church Of England Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 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 Johns Church Of England Academy 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 Johns Church Of England Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Amirah Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Caterplus@Anchor-Mayflower Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| China China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about St Johns Church Of England Academy
What is St Johns Church Of England Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Church Of England Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 4 July 2024.
Is St Johns Church Of England Academy 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 Johns Church Of England Academy last inspected?
St Johns Church Of England Academy was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns Church Of England Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Johns Church Of England Academy compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Church Of England Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects St Johns Church Of England Academy 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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