Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education 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 20 November 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: 1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2AJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education 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% | ← Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education 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 Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Culmington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Chatty Patty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education
What is Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education's food hygiene rating?
Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 November 2023.
Is Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education 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 Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education last inspected?
Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education was last inspected on 20 November 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 Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education?
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 Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education 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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Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education is one of 72 rated food businesses in Longbridge. See every hygiene rating in Longbridge →
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