St James Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
St James 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 8 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: Great Charles Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6AE
How it compares in Walsall
That puts St James Primary School 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% | ← St James Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 St James 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 St James Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
Questions about St James Primary School
What is St James Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St James Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 8 May 2026.
Is St James 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 St James Primary School last inspected?
St James Primary School was last inspected on 8 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 St James Primary School?
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 St James Primary School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and St James Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects St James 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
St James Primary School is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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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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