North Birmingham Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
North Birmingham 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 6 December 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: North Birmingham Academy, 395 College Road, Kingstanding, B44 0HF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts North Birmingham Academy among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← North Birmingham Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 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 North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
Questions about North Birmingham Academy
What is North Birmingham Academy's food hygiene rating?
North Birmingham Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 December 2023.
Is North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy last inspected?
North Birmingham Academy was last inspected on 6 December 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 North Birmingham 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Birmingham Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and North Birmingham Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects North Birmingham 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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Understanding this rating
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North Birmingham Academy is one of 43 rated food businesses in Kingstanding. See every hygiene rating in Kingstanding →
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