Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sussex Place, Lightwood, ST3 4TP
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy 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 Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Adore Desserts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy
What is Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy's food hygiene rating?
Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy last inspected?
Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Belgrave St Barthomolews Academy 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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