Kings Norton Library food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Kings Norton Library 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 19 June 2019, more than 7 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: Kings Norton Library, 278 Pershore Road South, Birmingham, B30 3EU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Kings Norton Library among the 5,382 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 | 5,382 | 66% | ← Kings Norton Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,864 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 Kings Norton Library 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 Kings Norton Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD) Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2015 |
| Browns Pharmacy Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
| Afrochar Grillers Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bournville Village Trust Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Broadmeadow Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Broadmeadow Junior School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Ark Kings Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Kings Norton Library
What is Kings Norton Library's food hygiene rating?
Kings Norton Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 June 2019.
Is Kings Norton Library 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 Kings Norton Library last inspected?
Kings Norton Library was last inspected on 19 June 2019, more than 7 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 Kings Norton Library?
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 Kings Norton Library compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,173 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Norton Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kings Norton Library 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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