St James School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Lincolnshire
St James 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 12 May 2026, 2 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 James School, 22 Bargate, DN34 4SY
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts St James School among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← St James School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 James 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 James School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartergate Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Chambers bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Better Days Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| BARE Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Baker's and Barista's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Birkett and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Birketts Top Town Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about St James School
What is St James School's food hygiene rating?
St James School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is St James 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 James School last inspected?
St James School was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St James School?
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 James School compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and St James School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects St James 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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