Salcooks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Salcooks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2018, 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: Rifle Maker Building, 32-35 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Salcooks among the 5,382 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 | 5,382 | 66% | ← Salcooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,864 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 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 Salcooks 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 Salcooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Salcooks
What is Salcooks's food hygiene rating?
Salcooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 11 October 2018.
Is Salcooks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salcooks last inspected?
Salcooks was last inspected on 11 October 2018, 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 Salcooks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Salcooks compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,173 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Salcooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Salcooks 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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