ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 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: 34 Chapel Street, Newry, BT35 6SY
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 and ST JAMES' 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 and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YE Olde Dyke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Poyntzpass Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Poyntzpass Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Poyntzpass Residential Home Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
| Railway Bar/Off-sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Poyntzpass Pharmacy Retailers - other | 216 yards away | Exempt | |
| RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL
What is ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL's food hygiene rating?
ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 25 September 2024.
Is ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL last inspected?
ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, while ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' 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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