Durnford Croft Store/ Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Durnford Croft Store/ Best One 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Durnford Croft, Birmingham, B14 5RB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Durnford Croft Store/ Best One among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Durnford Croft Store/ Best One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Durnford Croft Store/ Best One 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 Durnford Croft Store/ Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Argos Maypole Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Durnford Croft Store/ Best One
What is Durnford Croft Store/ Best One's food hygiene rating?
Durnford Croft Store/ Best One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Durnford Croft Store/ Best One 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 Durnford Croft Store/ Best One last inspected?
Durnford Croft Store/ Best One was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months 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 Durnford Croft Store/ Best One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Durnford Croft Store/ Best One compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Durnford Croft Store/ Best One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Durnford Croft Store/ Best One 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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