1683 Chocolate Place food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
1683 Chocolate Place 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 18 September 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: 1683 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LL
How it compares in Solihull
That puts 1683 Chocolate Place 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% | ← 1683 Chocolate Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1683 Chocolate Place 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 1683 Chocolate Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Freda's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bon Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ellora Curry Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Eros Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Eric Lyons Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Greswolde Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about 1683 Chocolate Place
What is 1683 Chocolate Place's food hygiene rating?
1683 Chocolate Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 18 September 2025.
Is 1683 Chocolate Place 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 1683 Chocolate Place last inspected?
1683 Chocolate Place was last inspected on 18 September 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 1683 Chocolate Place?
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 1683 Chocolate Place compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and 1683 Chocolate Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects 1683 Chocolate Place 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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