Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Cotwall End Primary School, Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, DY3 3YG
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary 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 Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockswood Animal Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| 4 Community Trust Alder Coppice Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary
What is Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary's food hygiene rating?
Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary 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 Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary last inspected?
Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary?
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 Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Shire Services at Cotwall End Primary 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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