Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 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: Billingwell Place, Springfield, MK6 3NP
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) 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 Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Age UK Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Buffalo Blaze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Best Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Caffe Ori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Acorn at Jubilee Wood School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
Questions about Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd)
What is Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) last inspected?
Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Shepherdswell Academy (Aspen Services Ltd) 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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