Eric Lyons Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Eric Lyons Ltd 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: 1666-1668 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LY
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Eric Lyons Ltd among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Eric Lyons Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Eric Lyons Ltd 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 Eric Lyons Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderberry Blacks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Freda's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Apple Pink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 1683 Chocolate Place Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bon Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ellora Curry Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Eric Lyons Ltd
What is Eric Lyons Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Eric Lyons Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Eric Lyons Ltd 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 Eric Lyons Ltd last inspected?
Eric Lyons Ltd was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Eric Lyons Ltd?
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 Eric Lyons Ltd compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Eric Lyons Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Eric Lyons Ltd 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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