Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site), Victoria Road, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2LU
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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% | ← Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Kitchen Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Byes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Chookys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Diamond Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| DE Ferrers Sixth Form Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| DE Ferrers Sixth Form Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site)
What is Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site)'s food hygiene rating?
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) last inspected?
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) 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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Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School ( Lower Site) is one of 690 rated food businesses in Burton upon Trent. See every hygiene rating in Burton upon Trent →
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