South And City College Handsworth food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
South And City College Handsworth 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 13 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: Handsworth Council House, Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DP
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts South And City College Handsworth 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% | ← South And City College Handsworth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South And City College Handsworth 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 South And City College Handsworth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about South And City College Handsworth
What is South And City College Handsworth's food hygiene rating?
South And City College Handsworth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 September 2023.
Is South And City College Handsworth 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 South And City College Handsworth last inspected?
South And City College Handsworth was last inspected on 13 September 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 South And City College Handsworth?
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 South And City College Handsworth compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and South And City College Handsworth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects South And City College Handsworth 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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