Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Addison Terrace, WS10 9AR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary 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 Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Seven Convenience Store Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aayan Amina Mini Market Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy
What is Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary 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 Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy last inspected?
Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary Academy holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Aspens Services @ St Johns C of E Primary 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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