Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: Robert Sutton R C Comprehensive School, Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, DE15 9SD
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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% | ← Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bistro Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Stapenhill Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Balti Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Burton Watersports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
Questions about Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service
What is Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service's food hygiene rating?
Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service last inspected?
Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months 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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service?
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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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 Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service 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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