John Port Spencer Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
John Port Spencer 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 13 February 2026, 5 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: Main Street, Etwall, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6LU
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so John Port Spencer Academy sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← John Port Spencer Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John Port Spencer 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 John Port Spencer Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Peach Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Steves @ Etwall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Spread Eagle (Etwall Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Etwall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Etwall Pre-School CIC Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2011 |
| Etwall Primary School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Etwall Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about John Port Spencer Academy
What is John Port Spencer Academy's food hygiene rating?
John Port Spencer Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is John Port Spencer 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 John Port Spencer Academy last inspected?
John Port Spencer Academy was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Port Spencer Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Port Spencer Academy compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while John Port Spencer Academy holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects John Port Spencer 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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