Hill West Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Hill West Primary Academy 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: Hill West Junior And Infant School, Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks, B74 4LD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Hill West Primary Academy 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% | ← Hill West Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hill West Primary Academy 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 Hill West Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Allotments Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Four Oaks Common Allotments And Horticultural Club Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Cosy Coffee Shop & Bruncherie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Grannys Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Bracebridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2013 |
| Acorn Motor Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2009 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Hill West Primary Academy
What is Hill West Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Hill West Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Hill West Primary Academy 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 Hill West Primary Academy last inspected?
Hill West Primary Academy was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Hill West Primary Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hill West Primary Academy compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Hill West Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hill West Primary Academy 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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Hill West Primary Academy is one of 59 rated food businesses in Sutton Four Oaks. See every hygiene rating in Sutton Four Oaks →
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