Mercia Grange food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Mercia Grange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mercia Grange was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: Mercia Grange, 538 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks, B74 4EH
How this rating has changed
Mercia Grange has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 31 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Mercia Grange among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← Mercia Grange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mercia Grange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake St News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Four Oaks Common Allotments And Horticultural Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Chocolate Treats (Midlands) Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Butlers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
Questions about Mercia Grange
What is Mercia Grange's food hygiene rating?
Mercia Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Mercia Grange 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mercia Grange last inspected?
Mercia Grange was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Mercia Grange compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Mercia Grange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mercia Grange 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Mercia Grange is one of 58 rated food businesses in Sutton Four Oaks. See every hygiene rating in Sutton Four Oaks →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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