JP Alternative Education food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cannock Chase
JP Alternative Education 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Shooting Butts Field Centre, Penkridge Bank Road, WS15 2UE
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts JP Alternative Education among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% 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 | 615 | 86% | ← JP Alternative Education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 Very 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 JP Alternative Education 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 JP Alternative Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethermoor House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Horns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Rugeley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Etching Hill Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| John Bamford Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Hagley News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Etching Hill CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about JP Alternative Education
What is JP Alternative Education's food hygiene rating?
JP Alternative Education has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 27 November 2025.
Is JP Alternative Education 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 JP Alternative Education last inspected?
JP Alternative Education was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JP Alternative Education?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JP Alternative Education compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and JP Alternative Education is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects JP Alternative Education 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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