Fountains High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Fountains High 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 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fountains High School, Bitham Lane, Stretton, DE13 0HB
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Fountains High School among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← Fountains High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 Fountains High 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 Fountains High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Ferrers Academy - Trent Campus School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Trent Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Dove Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Dove Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Burton Albion Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Co-operative Food Stretton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Fountains High School
What is Fountains High School's food hygiene rating?
Fountains High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Fountains High 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 Fountains High School last inspected?
Fountains High School was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fountains High School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fountains High School compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fountains High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Fountains High 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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