Communal Housing - SMBC food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Solihull
Communal Housing - SMBC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: 222 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PP
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Communal Housing - SMBC sits behind roughly 987 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ← Communal Housing - SMBC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Communal Housing - SMBC 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 Communal Housing - SMBC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckleys Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O Light Hall School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Burman Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Caterlink - St James - TG Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| BP Solihull Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Cafe Shirley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Communal Housing - SMBC
What is Communal Housing - SMBC's food hygiene rating?
Communal Housing - SMBC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Solihull Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Communal Housing - SMBC 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Communal Housing - SMBC last inspected?
Communal Housing - SMBC was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Communal Housing - SMBC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Communal Housing - SMBC compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Communal Housing - SMBC holds a 4. 152 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Communal Housing - SMBC 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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