Central England Co Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Central England Co Operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 2017, more than 8 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: Marsh lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Central England Co Operative 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% | ← Central England Co Operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Central England Co Operative 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 Central England Co Operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| A Latif Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
Questions about Central England Co Operative
What is Central England Co Operative's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co Operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 November 2017.
Is Central England Co Operative 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central England Co Operative last inspected?
Central England Co Operative was last inspected on 3 November 2017, more than 8 years 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 Central England Co Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Central England Co Operative compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Central England Co Operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Central England Co Operative 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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