Birmingham Independent College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Birmingham Independent College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Albert Hall, Witton Road, Aston, B6 5NU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Birmingham Independent College sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Birmingham Independent College | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Birmingham Independent College 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 Birmingham Independent College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| As Suffa Homeless Project Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2019 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Birmingham Independent College
What is Birmingham Independent College's food hygiene rating?
Birmingham Independent College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Birmingham Independent College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birmingham Independent College last inspected?
Birmingham Independent College was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months 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 Birmingham Independent College?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birmingham Independent College compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Birmingham Independent College holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Birmingham Independent College 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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