Washwood Heath Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Washwood Heath 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
The rating dates from 20 July 2023, more than 2 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: Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Washwood Heath Academy among the 5,379 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Washwood Heath Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Azad Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Washwood Heath Academy
What is Washwood Heath Academy's food hygiene rating?
Washwood Heath Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath Academy last inspected?
Washwood Heath Academy was last inspected on 20 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Washwood Heath Academy?
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 Washwood Heath Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Washwood Heath Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Washwood Heath 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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