Food Club / NewStarts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Food Club / NewStarts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Arden Road, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 0JA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Food Club / NewStarts 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% | ← Food Club / NewStarts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Food Club / NewStarts 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 Food Club / NewStarts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Frankley Plus Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2015 |
| Frankley Community Library Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Fig Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Headway Birmingham and Solihull Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Frankly's Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Great Park Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
Questions about Food Club / NewStarts
What is Food Club / NewStarts's food hygiene rating?
Food Club / NewStarts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Food Club / NewStarts 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Club / NewStarts last inspected?
Food Club / NewStarts was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Food Club / NewStarts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Food Club / NewStarts compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Food Club / NewStarts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Food Club / NewStarts 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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