Dame Ellen Pinsent School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: Ardencote Road, Birmingham, B13 0RW
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dame Ellen Pinsent 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% | ← Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 Dame Ellen Pinsent School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Bakers Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2006 |
| ADL Homestore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| A&R Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Dame Ellen Pinsent School
What is Dame Ellen Pinsent School's food hygiene rating?
Dame Ellen Pinsent School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 Dame Ellen Pinsent School last inspected?
Dame Ellen Pinsent School was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 Dame Ellen Pinsent School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dame Ellen Pinsent School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dame Ellen Pinsent 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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