Mary's Cupcakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Solihull
Mary's Cupcakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business 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: 147 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, Birmingham, B37 5BT
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Mary's Cupcakes 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% | ← Mary's Cupcakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mary's Cupcakes 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 Mary's Cupcakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Brand Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bains Local Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Around Again Social Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Birmingham Support Group Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aran Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Braymoor Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bell Lane Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2011 |
Questions about Mary's Cupcakes
What is Mary's Cupcakes's food hygiene rating?
Mary's Cupcakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Mary's Cupcakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mary's Cupcakes last inspected?
Mary's Cupcakes 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 Mary's Cupcakes?
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 Mary's Cupcakes compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Mary's Cupcakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Mary's Cupcakes 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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