Costcutter Yardley Wood Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Costcutter Yardley Wood Store 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 6 January 2010, more than 16 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 195-195A School Road, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 4ER
How this rating has changed
Costcutter Yardley Wood Store was re-inspected on 6 January 2010 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2010 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Costcutter Yardley Wood Store among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← Costcutter Yardley Wood Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Costcutter Yardley Wood Store 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 Costcutter Yardley Wood Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADL Homestore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Billesley Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2013 |
| Asda Express New Solihull PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Alfresco Fusion Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter Yardley Wood Store
What is Costcutter Yardley Wood Store's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Yardley Wood Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 January 2010.
Is Costcutter Yardley Wood Store 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 Costcutter Yardley Wood Store last inspected?
Costcutter Yardley Wood Store was last inspected on 6 January 2010, more than 16 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 Costcutter Yardley Wood Store?
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 Costcutter Yardley Wood Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter Yardley Wood Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Costcutter Yardley Wood Store 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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Costcutter Yardley Wood Store is one of 78 rated food businesses in Billesley. See every hygiene rating in Billesley →
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