Hayes Meadow Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
Hayes Meadow 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 26 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: Spode Avenue, Handsacre, Rugeley, WS15 4EU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Hayes Meadow Primary School among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Hayes Meadow Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Hayes Meadow 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsacre Local Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aladdin's - Handsacre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Poppins Day Nursery Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Good View Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
| Handsacre Methodist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| The Olde Peculiar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Michael's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Hayes Meadow Primary School
What is Hayes Meadow Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hayes Meadow Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Hayes Meadow 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School last inspected?
Hayes Meadow Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Hayes Meadow Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hayes Meadow Primary School compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Hayes Meadow Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Hayes Meadow 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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