Birkdale High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sefton
Birkdale High 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
This is a fresh result: Birkdale High School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Birkdale High School, Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, PR8 3DT
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Birkdale High School among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Birkdale High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Birkdale High 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 Birkdale High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cake Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 600 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| 121 in the Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Ainsdale Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Brough Butchers (Ainsdale) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Birkdale High School
What is Birkdale High School's food hygiene rating?
Birkdale High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Birkdale High 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 Birkdale High School last inspected?
Birkdale High School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birkdale High School?
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 Birkdale High School compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Birkdale High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Birkdale High 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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