Brooklyn Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Brooklyn Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 July 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: 642 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Brooklyn Fish Bar sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Brooklyn Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brooklyn Fish Bar 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 Brooklyn Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| B S B Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Blossoms Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Arena Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Brooklyn Fish Bar
What is Brooklyn Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Brooklyn Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Brooklyn Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brooklyn Fish Bar last inspected?
Brooklyn Fish Bar was last inspected on 5 July 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 Brooklyn Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brooklyn Fish Bar compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Brooklyn Fish Bar holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Brooklyn Fish Bar 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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