St Pauls United food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
St Pauls United 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 28 April 2015, more than 11 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: Alverthorpe St Pauls Ce School, St Pauls Drive, Wakefield, WF2 0BT
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts St Pauls United among the 2,111 places in Wakefield 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← St Pauls United | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Pauls United 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 Pauls United, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe Parochial Church Council Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Batley Road Pre School Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin Mobile caterer | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin on Wheels Mobile caterer | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Alverthorpe Conservative Club Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
Questions about St Pauls United
What is St Pauls United's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls United has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 28 April 2015.
Is St Pauls United 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 Pauls United last inspected?
St Pauls United was last inspected on 28 April 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Pauls United?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pauls United compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls United is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects St Pauls United 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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