The Kids Niche food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
The Kids Niche holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 53 Cartland Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1EQ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Kids Niche 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% | ← The Kids Niche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Kids Niche 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 The Kids Niche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
Questions about The Kids Niche
What is The Kids Niche's food hygiene rating?
The Kids Niche has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Kids Niche 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kids Niche last inspected?
The Kids Niche was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Kids Niche?
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 The Kids Niche compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Kids Niche is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Kids Niche 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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