Lordswood Boys School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Lordswood Boys School is a school/college/university located at Lordswood Boys Academy, Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Birmingham oversees 10,152 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Lordswood Boys Academy, Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham
Postcode
B17 8BJ
Local Authority
Birmingham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
597762

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Lordswood Boys School?

Lordswood Boys School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Birmingham.

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 Lordswood Boys School last inspected?

Lordswood Boys School was last inspected on 2024-09-18. 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 Lordswood Boys School located?

Lordswood Boys School is located at Lordswood Boys Academy, Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham , B17 8BJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B17 postcode area.