Grove House Children's Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Grove House Children's Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 6 August 2019, more than 6 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: 81 Grove Road, Brandwood, Birmingham, B14 6SX
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Grove House Children's Home 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% | ← Grove House Children's Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grove House Children's Home 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 Grove House Children's Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John's Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Banana Moon Stirchley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
Questions about Grove House Children's Home
What is Grove House Children's Home's food hygiene rating?
Grove House Children's Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 August 2019.
Is Grove House Children's Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grove House Children's Home last inspected?
Grove House Children's Home was last inspected on 6 August 2019, more than 6 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 Grove House Children's Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Grove House Children's Home compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Grove House Children's Home holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Grove House Children's Home 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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