Castlefort JMI food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Castlefort JMI 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: Castlefort Infant And Junior School, Castlefort Road, Walsall Wood, WS9 9JP
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Castlefort JMI 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% | ← Castlefort JMI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castlefort JMI 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 Castlefort JMI, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Headstart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Alrewych Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| King Street Progressive club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Castlefort JMI
What is Castlefort JMI's food hygiene rating?
Castlefort JMI has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Castlefort JMI 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 Castlefort JMI last inspected?
Castlefort JMI was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months 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 Castlefort JMI?
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 Castlefort JMI compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Castlefort JMI is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Castlefort JMI 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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