Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Erewash
Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Godfrey Drive, DE7 4HN
How this rating has changed
Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 at Kirk Hallam Community 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 Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Castle Day Nursery Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| A & B News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Kirk Hallam - Ladywood Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Dallimore Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cedars & Larches Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Crunchy Critters Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy
What is Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy 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 at Kirk Hallam Community Academy last inspected?
Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Aspens at Kirk Hallam Community 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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