Alston Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Alston 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 14 April 2026, 4 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: Alston Road, Birmingham, B9 5UN
How this rating has changed
Alston Primary School was re-inspected on 14 April 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Alston Primary School among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← Alston Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Very 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 Alston 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 Alston Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AK Halal Meat Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
Questions about Alston Primary School
What is Alston Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Alston Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Alston 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 Alston Primary School last inspected?
Alston Primary School was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 4 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 Alston Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alston Primary School compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Alston Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Alston 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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