Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Aspens Services At St Benets Rc 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 28 January 2026, 5 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 Benets Rc School, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Aspens Services At St Benets Rc 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 At St Benets Rc School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Dell Care Home Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Beccles Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| W J Seppings Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School
What is Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Aspens Services At St Benets Rc 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 At St Benets Rc School last inspected?
Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services At St Benets Rc 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Aspens Services At St Benets Rc 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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