Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Holland
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding 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 26 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: Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate, Spalding, PE11 2PN
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding among the 614 places in South Holland 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding 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 Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Spalding Parish C of E School School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Oh My Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ayscoughfee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Becca's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Lilliput Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Gousto Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Pilot IMS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
Questions about Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
What is Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding's food hygiene rating?
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding 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 Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding last inspected?
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding 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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