Lordswood Boys School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Lordswood Boys 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 18 September 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: Lordswood Boys Academy, Hagley Road, Harborne, B17 8BJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lordswood Boys 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Lordswood Boys 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
- Hygienic food handling 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 Lordswood Boys 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 Lordswood Boys School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about Lordswood Boys School
What is Lordswood Boys School's food hygiene rating?
Lordswood Boys School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Lordswood Boys 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 Lordswood Boys School last inspected?
Lordswood Boys School was last inspected on 18 September 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 Lordswood Boys School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lordswood Boys School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lordswood Boys School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lordswood Boys 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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Understanding this rating
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Lordswood Boys School is one of 112 rated food businesses in Harborne. See every hygiene rating in Harborne →
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