Cafe Chutneys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Solihull
Cafe Chutneys holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 2571A Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6NL
How it compares in Solihull
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 1,257 rated places in Solihull score this low, about one in 41. 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% | ← Cafe Chutneys | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Cafe Chutneys the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Cafe Chutneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Miller & Carter Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Nelsons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Hockley Heath Academy Wrap Around Club School/college/university | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Wharf Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Mills Butchers Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Chutneys
What is Cafe Chutneys's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Chutneys has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Solihull Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Cafe Chutneys safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cafe Chutneys last inspected?
Cafe Chutneys was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Cafe Chutneys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Cafe Chutneys compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Chutneys holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Cafe Chutneys 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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A rating of 1 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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