Northfield Local Authority food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Northfield Local Authority holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 9 July 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Woodcock Hill Junior And Infant School, Far Wood Road, Birmingham, B31 1BS
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Northfield Local Authority sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Northfield Local Authority | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northfield Local Authority 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 Northfield Local Authority, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley Sailing Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Bartley Green Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Asda Cafe, Asda Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Bartley Green Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Northfield Local Authority
What is Northfield Local Authority's food hygiene rating?
Northfield Local Authority has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Northfield Local Authority safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northfield Local Authority last inspected?
Northfield Local Authority was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Northfield Local Authority?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northfield Local Authority compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Northfield Local Authority holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Northfield Local Authority 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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