Military Chef food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Military Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 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: Unit 10 Market Hall, 63-65 South Parade, Birmingham, B72 1QU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Military Chef 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% | ← Military Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Military Chef 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 Military Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2011 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2009 |
| Cafe Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| Caffe Botanico House Of Fraser Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Cafe Oasis Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Broken Yolk Catering Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Military Chef
What is Military Chef's food hygiene rating?
Military Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 March 2024.
Is Military Chef 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Military Chef last inspected?
Military Chef was last inspected on 4 March 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 Military Chef?
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 Military Chef compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Military Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Military Chef 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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