Birk Hill Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Birk Hill Infant School 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 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Chestnut Avenue, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4BE
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Birk Hill Infant School among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Birk Hill Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Birk Hill Infant School 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 Birk Hill Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkhill Stores Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Hutchison Catering Ltd @Eckington School School/college/university | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| French & Siddall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| BeLocal Store /Revancar Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Dong Fang Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Eckington Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bluebell Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Eckington Parish Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Birk Hill Infant School
What is Birk Hill Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Birk Hill Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Birk Hill Infant School 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 Birk Hill Infant School last inspected?
Birk Hill Infant School was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birk Hill Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Birk Hill Infant School compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Birk Hill Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Birk Hill Infant School 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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