The Pines food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Solihull
The Pines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2020, more than 6 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: 29 Bishopton Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AH
How it compares in Solihull
That puts The Pines 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% | ← The Pines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Pines 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 The Pines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Solihull Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cafe Shirley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ale Hub Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterplus Ltd - Solihull Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| AIP C/O Light Hall School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Caterlink - St James - TG Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pines
What is The Pines's food hygiene rating?
The Pines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 19 March 2020.
Is The Pines 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pines last inspected?
The Pines was last inspected on 19 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 The Pines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pines compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and The Pines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects The Pines 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment-and-animals/food-safety
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