St Josephs R.C Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
St Josephs R.C 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 7 July 2025, 12 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: St Josephs Rc Primary School, Ashvale, Tredegar, NP22 3RU
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts St Josephs R.C Primary School among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← St Josephs R.C Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Josephs R.C 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 R.C Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynbach Primary School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Maes Y Dderwen Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dizzy Kidz Play Centre Tredegar LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Glanhowy Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bryn Bach Parc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Deighton Junior & Infants School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Eurocaps Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Roseland House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2019 |
Questions about St Josephs R.C Primary School
What is St Josephs R.C Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs R.C Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 7 July 2025.
Is St Josephs R.C 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 R.C Primary School last inspected?
St Josephs R.C Primary School was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Josephs R.C Primary School?
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 Josephs R.C Primary School compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs R.C Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects St Josephs R.C 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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