Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary 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 12 September 2025, 9 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: St Augustines Primary School, 19 West End, Costessey, NR8 5AG
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary 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 Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cascade (Peters House) Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cascade (Hurst House) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cleverclogs (Longwater) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Benissimo Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2025 |
Questions about Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School
What is Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary 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 Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School?
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 Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary 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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Aspens Services Ltd @ St Augustine's Primary School is one of 59 rated food businesses in Costessey. See every hygiene rating in Costessey →
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