The Edge Academy food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
The Edge Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 946 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LQ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Edge 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% | ← The Edge 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 Very 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 The Edge 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 The Edge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Caspian Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bistro B31 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| BUSSINNCHICKEN street food cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cake Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Edge Academy
What is The Edge Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Edge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Edge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Edge Academy last inspected?
The Edge Academy was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months 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 The Edge Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Edge Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Edge Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Edge 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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