The Brier School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
The Brier 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 2 October 2018, more than 7 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: Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8QN
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Brier School among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The Brier School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Very 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 The Brier 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 The Brier School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Brier School
What is The Brier School's food hygiene rating?
The Brier School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 2 October 2018.
Is The Brier 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 The Brier School last inspected?
The Brier School was last inspected on 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Brier School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brier School compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Brier School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Brier 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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