St Joseph's RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
St Joseph's RC 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 9 February 2026, 5 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 R C School, Whalley Road, Hurst Green, BB7 9QJ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts St Joseph's RC School among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← St Joseph's RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Joseph's RC 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 Joseph's RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Shireburn Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| St Peter's Catholic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Hurst Green Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Fold B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Stonyhurst College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| The Christian Heritage Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Hobbit Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about St Joseph's RC School
What is St Joseph's RC School's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 9 February 2026.
Is St Joseph's RC 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 Joseph's RC School last inspected?
St Joseph's RC School was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's RC School?
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 Joseph's RC School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects St Joseph's RC 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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