Gordons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Gordons holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 344 Gospel Lane, Olton, Solihull, B27 7AJ
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Gordons sits behind roughly 1,139 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ← Gordons | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gordons 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 Gordons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| All In One Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
Questions about Gordons
What is Gordons's food hygiene rating?
Gordons has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Solihull Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Gordons safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gordons last inspected?
Gordons was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gordons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gordons compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Gordons holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Gordons 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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