Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC 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 29 November 2024, 19 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: 350 High Street, B70 8DJ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC among the 1,561 places in Sandwell 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC 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 Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bromford Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
Questions about Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC
What is Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC's food hygiene rating?
Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC 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 Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC last inspected?
Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Shireland Trust @ Shireland Biomedical UTC 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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