John Taylor Free School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
John Taylor Free 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 10 November 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: Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SL
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts John Taylor Free 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% | ← John Taylor Free 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 John Taylor Free 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 John Taylor Free School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Locks Primary School Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bridge Inn/Dining Dreams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Branston Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about John Taylor Free School
What is John Taylor Free School's food hygiene rating?
John Taylor Free School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 10 November 2025.
Is John Taylor Free 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 John Taylor Free School last inspected?
John Taylor Free School was last inspected on 10 November 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 John Taylor Free 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 John Taylor Free 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 John Taylor Free School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects John Taylor Free 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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