St Josephs Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
St Josephs 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 15 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: 10 New Street, Lisburn, Lisburn, BT27 4XE
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts St Josephs Primary School 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 Josephs Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Josephs 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 Josephs Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Favourite Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2016 |
| Fifteen Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Bridge Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Brownlee Preschool By little Rays Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cafe Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brownlee Primary School School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2015 |
| Clearly Kids Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about St Josephs Primary School
What is St Josephs Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 15 May 2025.
Is St Josephs 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 Josephs Primary School last inspected?
St Josephs Primary School was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Josephs Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Josephs Primary School 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 Josephs Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects St Josephs 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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