Sweetmeat Inc food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Sweetmeat Inc holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2019, more than 7 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: 1420 Pershore Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2PH
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweetmeat Inc sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Sweetmeat Inc | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sweetmeat Inc 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 Sweetmeat Inc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic Brew Manufacturers/packers | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alicias Micro Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Artefact Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Anjuna Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Birmingham Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aphra Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Sweetmeat Inc
What is Sweetmeat Inc's food hygiene rating?
Sweetmeat Inc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 27 March 2019.
Is Sweetmeat Inc safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweetmeat Inc last inspected?
Sweetmeat Inc was last inspected on 27 March 2019, more than 7 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 Sweetmeat Inc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweetmeat Inc compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sweetmeat Inc holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sweetmeat Inc 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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