King Edward VI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
King Edward VI 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts King Edward VI School among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← King Edward VI School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Spires Academy School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Booze King Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Access Bookings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Lichfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Lichfield Garrick Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Angel House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about King Edward VI School
What is King Edward VI School's food hygiene rating?
King Edward VI School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 11 February 2025.
Is King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI School last inspected?
King Edward VI School was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King Edward VI School?
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 King Edward VI School compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and King Edward VI School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects King Edward VI 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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