Birkenhead High School Academy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-03-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Birkenhead High School Academy is a school/college/university located at 86 Devonshire Place, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 1TY, in the Wirral local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 March 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wirral oversees 2,295 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wirral is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
86 Devonshire Place, Oxton, Wirral
Postcode
CH43 1TY
Local Authority
Wirral
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
394221

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Birkenhead High School Academy?

Birkenhead High School Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wirral.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Birkenhead High School Academy last inspected?

Birkenhead High School Academy was last inspected on 2024-03-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Birkenhead High School Academy located?

Birkenhead High School Academy is located at 86 Devonshire Place, Oxton, Wirral , CH43 1TY, in the Wirral local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CH43 postcode area.