St. Alphege C Of E Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Solihull
St. Alphege C Of E Infant 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: St Alpheges Church Of England, New Road, Solihull, B91 3DW
How it compares in Solihull
That puts St. Alphege C Of E Infant School among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← St. Alphege C Of E Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 St. Alphege C Of E Infant 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 St. Alphege C Of E Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carluccios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| 14forty At Correla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Beleza Rodizio - Rodizio Beleza Solihull Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| Bubble Citea Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Black Orange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about St. Alphege C Of E Infant School
What is St. Alphege C Of E Infant School's food hygiene rating?
St. Alphege C Of E Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 16 December 2025.
Is St. Alphege C Of E Infant 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 St. Alphege C Of E Infant School last inspected?
St. Alphege C Of E Infant School was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Alphege C Of E Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St. Alphege C Of E Infant School compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and St. Alphege C Of E Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects St. Alphege C Of E Infant 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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