Wednesbury Oak Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
Wednesbury Oak Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 September 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: Wednesbury Oak Primary School Greenacre Road, Tipton, DY4 0AR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Wednesbury Oak Academy sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Wednesbury Oak Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wednesbury Oak 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 Wednesbury Oak Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bilston News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Bishops Baps Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bradley Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2020 |
Questions about Wednesbury Oak Academy
What is Wednesbury Oak Academy's food hygiene rating?
Wednesbury Oak Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Wednesbury Oak Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wednesbury Oak Academy last inspected?
Wednesbury Oak Academy was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Wednesbury Oak Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wednesbury Oak Academy compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Wednesbury Oak Academy holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Wednesbury Oak 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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