Shobnall County Primary School, SCC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Shobnall County Primary 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 12 December 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: Shobnall County Primary School, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2BB
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Shobnall County Primary 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% | ← Shobnall County Primary 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 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 Shobnall County Primary 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 Shobnall County Primary School, SCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte James Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Baxter Storey/Marstons Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Amber House Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Burton Fields School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| DE Ferrers Sixth Form Campus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| DE Ferrers Sixth Form Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Canteen at Holland & Barrett International Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Shobnall County Primary School, SCC
What is Shobnall County Primary School, SCC's food hygiene rating?
Shobnall County Primary School, SCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Shobnall County Primary 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 Shobnall County Primary School, SCC last inspected?
Shobnall County Primary School, SCC was last inspected on 12 December 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 Shobnall County Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shobnall County Primary 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 Shobnall County Primary School, SCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Shobnall County Primary 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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