Kings Heath Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Kings Heath Foodbank 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 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 240 Alcester Road South, Brandwood, Birmingham, B14 6DR
How this rating has changed
Kings Heath Foodbank was re-inspected on 1 May 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2024 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Kings Heath Foodbank among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← Kings Heath Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kings Heath Foodbank 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 Kings Heath Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Air Nation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Bakers Cafe Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2006 |
| Allens Croft Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Kings Heath Foodbank
What is Kings Heath Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Kings Heath Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Kings Heath Foodbank 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 Kings Heath Foodbank last inspected?
Kings Heath Foodbank was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Heath Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Heath Foodbank compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Heath Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kings Heath Foodbank 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Kings Heath Foodbank is one of 60 rated food businesses in Brandwood. See every hygiene rating in Brandwood →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,221 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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