College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) 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 20 February 2024, more than 2 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: 446-450 College Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0HL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) 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% | ← College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) 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 College Road Stores ( Ex Londis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
Questions about College Road Stores ( Ex Londis)
What is College Road Stores ( Ex Londis)'s food hygiene rating?
College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 February 2024.
Is College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) 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 College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) last inspected?
College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 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 College Road Stores ( Ex Londis)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) 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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College Road Stores ( Ex Londis) is one of 43 rated food businesses in Kingstanding. See every hygiene rating in Kingstanding →
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