Contento Homes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Contento Homes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 January 2022, more than 4 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: 95A Charlotte Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2BT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Contento Homes 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% | ← Contento Homes | |
| 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 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 Contento Homes 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 Contento Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic Brew Manufacturers/packers | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Alicias Micro Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Artefact Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Anjuna Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Birmingham Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aphra Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Contento Homes
What is Contento Homes's food hygiene rating?
Contento Homes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 January 2022.
Is Contento Homes 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Contento Homes last inspected?
Contento Homes was last inspected on 14 January 2022, more than 4 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 Contento Homes?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Contento Homes compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Contento Homes holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Contento Homes 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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Understanding this rating
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