Picknalls County First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Picknalls County First 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Picknalls County First School, Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QL
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Picknalls County First School among the 742 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 742 | 73% | ← Picknalls County First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 Picknalls County First 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 Picknalls County First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janda News Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Redferns Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Indiana Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Anytime Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Fueled Speciality Coffee Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Colonel's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Saddlers Yard Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Picknalls County First School
What is Picknalls County First School's food hygiene rating?
Picknalls County First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Picknalls County First 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 Picknalls County First School last inspected?
Picknalls County First School was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Picknalls County First 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Picknalls County First School compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Picknalls County First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Picknalls County First 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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