Starbank School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Starbank 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: Starbank Road, Birmingham, B10 9LR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Starbank 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% | ← Starbank 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 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 Starbank 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 Starbank School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Storage Depot Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Amington Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
Questions about Starbank School
What is Starbank School's food hygiene rating?
Starbank School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Starbank 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 Starbank School last inspected?
Starbank School was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Starbank 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 Starbank School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Starbank School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Starbank 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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