Dolce Desserts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Dolce Desserts 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 1 July 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.
Address: 262 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dolce Desserts among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Dolce Desserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Dolce Desserts 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 Dolce Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Dolce Desserts
What is Dolce Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Dolce Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Dolce Desserts 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 Dolce Desserts last inspected?
Dolce Desserts was last inspected on 1 July 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 Dolce Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dolce Desserts compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dolce Desserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dolce Desserts 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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