AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stratford-on-Avon
AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Benedicts R C High School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, B49 6PX
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form 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 AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alcester Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2024 |
| Alcester Butchers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Meadow View Care Centre Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Alcester Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Holly Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Alcester Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form
What is AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form's food hygiene rating?
AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 8 July 2024.
Is AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form 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 AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form last inspected?
AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form?
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 AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form 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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