George Dixon Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
George Dixon Primary 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: City Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8LE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts George Dixon Primary 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% | ← George Dixon Primary 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 Very 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 George Dixon Primary 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 George Dixon Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A R Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
Questions about George Dixon Primary School
What is George Dixon Primary School's food hygiene rating?
George Dixon Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 June 2025.
Is George Dixon Primary 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 George Dixon Primary School last inspected?
George Dixon Primary School was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 George Dixon Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George Dixon Primary School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and George Dixon Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects George Dixon Primary 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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