Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Plymouth City
Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Oreston Primary School, Oreston Road, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Very 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boringdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Ben’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Affordable foods Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
Questions about Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School
What is Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston 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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