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Frankly's Local food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Birmingham

Frankly's Local 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 10 July 2023, more than 3 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: 166 Holly Hill Road, Birmingham, B45 0EP

How it compares in Birmingham

That puts Frankly's Local among the 5,379 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.

Every rated food business in Birmingham
5 out of 5 5,379 66% ← Frankly's Local
4 out of 5 1,308 16%
3 out of 5 694 8%
2 out of 5 320 4%
1 out of 5 388 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

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 Frankly's Local 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 Frankly's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Fig Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises 425 yards away 5 - Very good 14 May 2025
Frankley Community Library Other catering premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 25 June 2019
Forestdale primary school School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 16 September 2024
Frankley Plus Childrens Centre Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 7 July 2015
Food Club / NewStarts Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 31 July 2024
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 26 June 2023
Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 24 May 2023
Alphabets @ Hollymoor Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 6 January 2026

Questions about Frankly's Local

What is Frankly's Local's food hygiene rating?

Frankly's Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 July 2023.

Is Frankly's Local 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 Frankly's Local last inspected?

Frankly's Local was last inspected on 10 July 2023, more than 3 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 Frankly's Local?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Frankly's Local compare to other places in Birmingham?

66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Frankly's Local is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Birmingham Council inspects Frankly's Local 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health

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