St Johns C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
St Johns C of E 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
The rating dates from 11 April 2019, more than 7 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: Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NA
How it compares in Walsall
That puts St Johns C of E Primary School among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← St Johns C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Very 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 St Johns C of E 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Johns C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Castlefort JMI School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about St Johns C of E Primary School
What is St Johns C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Johns C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 11 April 2019.
Is St Johns C of E 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 St Johns C of E Primary School last inspected?
St Johns C of E Primary School was last inspected on 11 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns C of E Primary School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects St Johns C of E 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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