Thomas Russell Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Thomas Russell Infants 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 October 2025, 9 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: Thomas Russell Infants School, Station Road, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DS
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Thomas Russell Infants School among the 741 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 | 741 | 73% | ← Thomas Russell Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 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 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 Thomas Russell Infants 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 Thomas Russell Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Badgers Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Burton Events Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Three Horseshoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| John Taylor High School, SCC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Thomas Russell Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boat House Kitchen & Bakery by Pom's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Waterfront Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Apple Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Russell Infants School
What is Thomas Russell Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Russell Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Thomas Russell Infants 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 Thomas Russell Infants School last inspected?
Thomas Russell Infants School was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Thomas Russell Infants 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 Thomas Russell Infants 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 Thomas Russell Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Thomas Russell Infants 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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