ESS food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
ESS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2023, more than 2 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: Glenart Castle Mess, 1555 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, B45 9UA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts ESS among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← ESS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 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 ESS 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 ESS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Flat Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Everlast Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
Questions about ESS
What is ESS's food hygiene rating?
ESS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 November 2023.
Is ESS 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS last inspected?
ESS was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 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 ESS?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and ESS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects ESS 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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Understanding this rating
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