Spud U Like food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Spud U Like holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 April 2025, 14 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: Outside Unit 25, Parkgate, Stratford Road, B90 3GG
How it compares in Solihull
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,257 rated places in Solihull score this low, about one in 629. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Spud U Like |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Spud U Like the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spud U Like, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Burger And Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alliance Living Housing Association Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2021 |
| Bora Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Burman Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Spud U Like
What is Spud U Like's food hygiene rating?
Spud U Like has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Solihull Council on 11 April 2025.
Is Spud U Like safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Spud U Like last inspected?
Spud U Like was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 14 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 Spud U Like?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spud U Like compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Spud U Like holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Spud U Like 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Solihull, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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