Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tamworth
Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath 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 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Quince, Amington, B77 4EN
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School among the 420 places in Tamworth 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 | 420 | 86% | ← Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Very 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 Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath 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 Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Wine and Food Company Mobile caterer | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Argyle Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Dolly Mixtures Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bancroft Community Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Caledonian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| D & S Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Crossfell Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School
What is Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath 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 Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath 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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