Violet Way Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Violet Way Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Violet Way Academy was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Violet Lane County Infants School, Violet Way, Stapenhill, DE15 9RW
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Violet Way Academy among the 746 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Violet Way Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Violet Way Academy 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 Violet Way Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society Stapenhill Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Balti Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Asda Express - St Peters PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cafe Bistro Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Violet Way Academy
What is Violet Way Academy's food hygiene rating?
Violet Way Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Violet Way Academy 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 Violet Way Academy last inspected?
Violet Way Academy was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Violet Way Academy?
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 Violet Way Academy compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Violet Way Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Violet Way Academy 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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