Birches First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Staffordshire
Birches First 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: Birches Avenue, Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 2JG
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Birches First School among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Birches First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 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 Birches First 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 Birches First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Codsall Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bilbrook Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Birches Bridge Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Codsall Middle School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Birches First School
What is Birches First School's food hygiene rating?
Birches First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Birches First 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 Birches First School last inspected?
Birches First School was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birches First 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birches First School compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Birches First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Birches First 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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