Aspen @ newlands academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southwark
Aspen @ newlands 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 13 September 2024, 21 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: Newlands School, Stuart Road, SE15 3AZ
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Aspen @ newlands academy among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Aspen @ newlands academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Aspen @ newlands 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 Aspen @ newlands academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Aspen @ newlands academy
What is Aspen @ newlands academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspen @ newlands academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Aspen @ newlands 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 Aspen @ newlands academy last inspected?
Aspen @ newlands academy was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspen @ newlands academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aspen @ newlands academy compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Aspen @ newlands academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Aspen @ newlands 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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