St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
St Paul's C Of E Controlled 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 22 May 2025, 13 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: Waterworks Road, Sunderland, SR2 0LW
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Paul's C Of E Controlled 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 Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Bede House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Albion Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
Questions about St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School
What is St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 22 May 2025.
Is St Paul's C Of E Controlled 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 Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School last inspected?
St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Paul's C Of E Controlled 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 Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and St Paul's C Of E Controlled Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects St Paul's C Of E Controlled 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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