Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Aspens Services at Springfield 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
This is a fresh result: Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Springfield Primary School Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7LJ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 Aspens Services at Springfield 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.
Questions about Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School
What is Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Aspens Services at Springfield 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 Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services at Springfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Aspens Services at Springfield 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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