The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Solihull
The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: The Natural Childcare Company, Church Road, Shirley, B90 2AX
How it compares in Solihull
That puts The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley 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 Natural Childcare Company - Shirley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley 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 Natural Childcare Company - Shirley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink - St James - TG Primary Academy School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Cafe Shirley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Solihull Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bora Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Alliance Living Housing Association Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley
What is The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley's food hygiene rating?
The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley last inspected?
The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley?
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 The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley 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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