Simply Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Simply Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 October 2025, 9 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: 258 Gospel Lane, Olton, Solihull, B27 7AH
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Local 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% | ← Simply Local | |
| 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 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 Simply Local 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 Simply Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bentleys Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
Questions about Simply Local
What is Simply Local's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Solihull Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Simply Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply Local last inspected?
Simply Local was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 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 Simply Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Local compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Local holds a 4. 152 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Simply Local 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Simply Local is one of 44 rated food businesses in Olton. See every hygiene rating in Olton →
Solihull inspects and rates 1,395 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Solihull →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment-and-animals/food-safety
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