George Dixon Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
George Dixon 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: Portland Road, Soho, Birmingham, B17 8LN
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts George Dixon Academy among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← George Dixon Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 George Dixon 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 George Dixon Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about George Dixon Academy
What is George Dixon Academy's food hygiene rating?
George Dixon Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 June 2025.
Is George Dixon 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 George Dixon Academy last inspected?
George Dixon Academy was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 George Dixon Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George Dixon Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and George Dixon Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects George Dixon 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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