Parkside Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stafford
Parkside 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 28 January 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: Parkside First School, Bradshaw Way, Parkside, ST16 1TH
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Parkside Primary School among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Parkside Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Parkside 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 Parkside Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostik Findley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Community Cafe Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Community Larder Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crispin Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| For The Love of Cake Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Parkside Primary School
What is Parkside Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Parkside Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Parkside 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 Parkside Primary School last inspected?
Parkside Primary School was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parkside Primary 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 Parkside Primary School compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Parkside Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Parkside 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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