Sacred Heart Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
Sacred Heart 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
This is a fresh result: Sacred Heart Primary School was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Trench Road, Derry, BT47 2DT
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Sacred Heart Primary School among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Sacred Heart Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 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 Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Action for Children Surestart Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Clondermott House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Central park coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chapel Road Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Campbell's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Apache Pizza (Waterside) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Carrick Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Sacred Heart Primary School
What is Sacred Heart Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sacred Heart Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School last inspected?
Sacred Heart Primary School was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sacred Heart 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sacred Heart Primary School compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Sacred Heart Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Sacred Heart 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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