Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Solihull
Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Blythe Waters, Hampton Road, Knowle
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% | ← Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcote Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Birchmere House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Birchmere Mews Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Greswolde Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ellora Curry Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Eros Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Copt Heath Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ale Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe
What is Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Solihull Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business 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 Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe last inspected?
Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe 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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