Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Tynsel Parkes First School, School Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7HE
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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% | ← Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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 Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan Butchers Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Lemon Place II Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Uttoxeter Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Eversley Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Oldfields Hall Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Hermitage Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| T G Sargeants & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| St Marys C Of E First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC
What is Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC's food hygiene rating?
Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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 Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC last inspected?
Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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 Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Tynsel Parkes First School, SCC 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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