St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen 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 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Knockbracken Drive, Belfast, BT8 8EX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Primary School Kitchen 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 Primary School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & J Carnduff The Butchers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| KFC - Saintfield Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Electus Healthcare (SAINTFIELD) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Centra Carryduff Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| John Dory's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Millburn Close Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen
What is St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 14 October 2024.
Is St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen 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 Primary School Kitchen last inspected?
St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen?
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 Primary School Kitchen compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen 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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