Marshbrook First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Staffordshire
Marshbrook First 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Teddesley Road, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, ST19 5BA
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Marshbrook First School among the 600 places in South Staffordshire 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Marshbrook First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 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 Marshbrook First 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 Marshbrook First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Russell Butchers Of Penkridge Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Whitehouse Pharmacy Retailers - other | 360 yards away | Exempt | |
| St. Michael's First School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Jaspers Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Marshbrook First School
What is Marshbrook First School's food hygiene rating?
Marshbrook First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Marshbrook First 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 Marshbrook First School last inspected?
Marshbrook First School was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marshbrook First School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marshbrook First School compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Marshbrook First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Marshbrook First 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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