Paulet County High School, SCC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Paulet County High School, SCC 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 4 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: Paulet County High School, Stanton Road, Stapenhill, DE15 9RT
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Paulet County High School, SCC 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% | ← Paulet County High School, SCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Paulet County High School, SCC 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 Paulet County High School, SCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Stapenhill Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Cafe Bistro Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Balti Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Asda Express - St Peters PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Burton Watersports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Burton Rugby Football club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Paulet County High School, SCC
What is Paulet County High School, SCC's food hygiene rating?
Paulet County High School, SCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Paulet County High School, SCC 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 Paulet County High School, SCC last inspected?
Paulet County High School, SCC was last inspected on 4 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 Paulet County High School, SCC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Paulet County High School, SCC 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 Paulet County High School, SCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Paulet County High School, SCC 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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