St Stephens Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
St Stephens Primary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: 70 Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8NN
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so St Stephens Primary Academy sits behind roughly 589 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← St Stephens Primary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
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 St Stephens Primary Academy 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 St Stephens Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Fradley North Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Shell Fradley South Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Fradley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bowbrook Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Smith & Ellis Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Fradley Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cafe No 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about St Stephens Primary Academy
What is St Stephens Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Stephens Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 8 July 2025.
Is St Stephens Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Stephens Primary Academy last inspected?
St Stephens Primary Academy was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Stephens Primary Academy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Stephens Primary Academy compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while St Stephens Primary Academy holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects St Stephens Primary Academy 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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