Hawthorn Junior And Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Hawthorn Junior And Infants 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 October 2024, 22 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: Hawthorn Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8QR
How this rating has changed
Hawthorn Junior And Infants School was re-inspected on 25 October 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2024 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Hawthorn Junior And Infants School among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← Hawthorn Junior And Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hawthorn Junior And Infants 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 Hawthorn Junior And Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
Questions about Hawthorn Junior And Infants School
What is Hawthorn Junior And Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Hawthorn Junior And Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Hawthorn Junior And Infants 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 Hawthorn Junior And Infants School last inspected?
Hawthorn Junior And Infants School was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 22 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 Hawthorn Junior And Infants School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawthorn Junior And Infants School compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Hawthorn Junior And Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hawthorn Junior And Infants 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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Hawthorn Junior And Infants School is one of 61 rated food businesses in Oscott. See every hygiene rating in Oscott →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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