Signature Cuisine food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Signature Cuisine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 1 March 2020, 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: 115 Sutton New Road, Birmingham, B23 6RP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Signature Cuisine 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% | ← Signature Cuisine | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Signature Cuisine 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 Signature Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| Bethany Community Outreach Foodbank Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2019 |
| Abbey Rc Jmi School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Signature Cuisine
What is Signature Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Signature Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 March 2020.
Is Signature Cuisine 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Signature Cuisine last inspected?
Signature Cuisine was last inspected on 1 March 2020, 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 Signature Cuisine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Signature Cuisine compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Signature Cuisine holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Signature Cuisine 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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