St Francis R C Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
St Francis R C 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 19 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Francis Junior And Infant School, Mill Road, Shelfield, WS4 1RH
How it compares in Walsall
That puts St Francis R C 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 Francis R C Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Francis R C 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 Francis R C Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blossoms on the Common Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Aroi Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about St Francis R C Primary School
What is St Francis R C Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Francis R C Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 19 June 2017.
Is St Francis R C 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 Francis R C Primary School last inspected?
St Francis R C Primary School was last inspected on 19 June 2017, more than 9 years 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 Francis R C Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Francis R C Primary School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and St Francis R C Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects St Francis R C 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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