Poppyfield Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cannock Chase
Poppyfield Primary 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
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 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: Bishop Street, WS12 4RY
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Poppyfield Primary Academy 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% | ← Poppyfield Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Poppyfield Primary 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 Poppyfield Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Belt Road Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| AJC Catering at Pye Green Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Chase Workers Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Poppyfield Primary Academy
What is Poppyfield Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Poppyfield Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Poppyfield Primary 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 Poppyfield Primary Academy last inspected?
Poppyfield Primary Academy was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Poppyfield Primary Academy?
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 Poppyfield Primary Academy compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Poppyfield Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Poppyfield Primary 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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