Pitstop Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Solihull
Pitstop Catering holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 February 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: Street Record, Brick Kiln Lane, Solihull, B91 3LE
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Pitstop Catering sits behind roughly 1,139 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ← Pitstop Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pitstop Catering 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.
Questions about Pitstop Catering
What is Pitstop Catering's food hygiene rating?
Pitstop Catering has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Solihull Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Pitstop Catering safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pitstop Catering last inspected?
Pitstop Catering was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Pitstop Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pitstop Catering compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Pitstop Catering holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Pitstop Catering 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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