Midland Oak School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Midland Oak 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 22 September 2009, more than 16 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: 9 Cedar Drive, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 3PE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Midland Oak 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% | ← Midland Oak 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 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 Midland Oak 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 Midland Oak School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rose Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Alvechurch Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Cofton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Charles House Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2009 |
| Brownie Che LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Ark Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2018 |
| Coney Green Respite Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2013 |
Questions about Midland Oak School
What is Midland Oak School's food hygiene rating?
Midland Oak School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 September 2009.
Is Midland Oak 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 Midland Oak School last inspected?
Midland Oak School was last inspected on 22 September 2009, more than 16 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 Midland Oak 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midland Oak School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Midland Oak School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Midland Oak 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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