Ark Boulton Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Ark Boulton 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 19 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Ark Boulton Academy among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Ark Boulton Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Ark Boulton 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 Ark Boulton Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Apna Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Al Ameen Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Ark Boulton Academy
What is Ark Boulton Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ark Boulton Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Ark Boulton 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 Ark Boulton Academy last inspected?
Ark Boulton Academy was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ark Boulton Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ark Boulton Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Boulton Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ark Boulton 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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