Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club 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 30 January 2020, more than 6 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: Watling Junior And Infant School, Watling Street, Brownhills, WS8 7LW
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club 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% | ← Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club 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 Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educaterers Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| @Chasewater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Beowulf Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Crown Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
Questions about Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club
What is Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 30 January 2020.
Is Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club 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 Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club last inspected?
Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club was last inspected on 30 January 2020, more than 6 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 Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club 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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Watling St. JMI Out Of School Club is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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