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Baskerville Special School food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Birmingham

Baskerville Special 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 14 December 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: Baskerville School, Fellows Lane, Birmingham, B17 9TS

How it compares in Birmingham

That puts Baskerville Special School 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.

Every rated food business in Birmingham
5 out of 5 5,380 66% ← Baskerville Special School
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

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 Baskerville Special 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 Baskerville Special School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Alliance in Partnership School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 2 October 2024
Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 2 June 2026
An Indian Affair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 30 May 2012
Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 January 2024
200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 19 November 2025

Questions about Baskerville Special School

What is Baskerville Special School's food hygiene rating?

Baskerville Special School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 December 2023.

Is Baskerville Special 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 Baskerville Special School last inspected?

Baskerville Special School was last inspected on 14 December 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 Baskerville Special 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Baskerville Special School compare to other places in Birmingham?

66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Baskerville Special School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Birmingham Council inspects Baskerville Special 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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