St Boniface R C College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
St Boniface R C College 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 24 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Boniface College, 21 Boniface Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3AG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts St Boniface R C College among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← St Boniface R C College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Boniface R C College 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 Boniface R C College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Babas 40 Dishes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Widey Court Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Alexandra House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bravura Bars Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2018 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about St Boniface R C College
What is St Boniface R C College's food hygiene rating?
St Boniface R C College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 24 May 2022.
Is St Boniface R C College 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 Boniface R C College last inspected?
St Boniface R C College was last inspected on 24 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Boniface R C College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Boniface R C College compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and St Boniface R C College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects St Boniface R C College 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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