Dutchy Labs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Dutchy Labs 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 30 March 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: Unit 210, Zellig The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, B9 4AU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dutchy Labs 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% | ← Dutchy Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dutchy Labs 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 Dutchy Labs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Dutchy Labs
What is Dutchy Labs's food hygiene rating?
Dutchy Labs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 30 March 2022.
Is Dutchy Labs 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 Dutchy Labs last inspected?
Dutchy Labs was last inspected on 30 March 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 Dutchy Labs?
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 Dutchy Labs compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dutchy Labs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dutchy Labs 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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