Balsall Common Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Solihull
Balsall Common 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 March 2025, 16 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: Balsall Primary School, Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, CV7 7FS
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Balsall Common Primary 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% | ← Balsall Common Primary 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 Balsall Common 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 Balsall Common Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Holly Lane Day Nursery - Pathways Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Beatle Woods Nursery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Heart Of England Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Sumatrah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Balsall Common Primary School
What is Balsall Common Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Balsall Common Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Balsall Common 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 Balsall Common Primary School last inspected?
Balsall Common Primary School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Balsall Common Primary 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 Balsall Common Primary School compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Balsall Common Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Balsall Common 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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