Balaam Wood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Balaam Wood 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 17 September 2024, 23 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: King Edward Vi Balaam Wood Academy, New Street, Longbridge, B45 0EU
How this rating has changed
Balaam Wood School was re-inspected on 17 September 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 September 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 Balaam Wood School among the 5,551 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← Balaam Wood School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 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 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 Balaam Wood 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 Balaam Wood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankley Community Library Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Frankley Plus Childrens Centre School/college/university | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2021 |
| Fig Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Food Club / NewStarts Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Frankly's Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Headway Birmingham and Solihull Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Balaam Wood School
What is Balaam Wood School's food hygiene rating?
Balaam Wood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Balaam Wood 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 Balaam Wood School last inspected?
Balaam Wood School was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 23 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 Balaam Wood 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balaam Wood School compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Balaam Wood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Balaam Wood 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Balaam Wood School is one of 73 rated food businesses in Longbridge. See every hygiene rating in Longbridge →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,221 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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