Simply Out of School St Francis food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Walsall
Simply Out of School St Francis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Simply Out of School St Francis was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Marks Parish Church, 26 Green Lane, Shelfield, WS4 1RN
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Simply Out of School St Francis 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% | ← Simply Out of School St Francis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 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 Simply Out of School St Francis 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 Simply Out of School St Francis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Blossoms on the Common Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Aroi Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Simply Out of School St Francis
What is Simply Out of School St Francis's food hygiene rating?
Simply Out of School St Francis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Simply Out of School St Francis 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply Out of School St Francis last inspected?
Simply Out of School St Francis was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simply Out of School St Francis?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Out of School St Francis compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Out of School St Francis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Simply Out of School St Francis 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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