BJ's Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
BJ's Catering 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South, Brandwood, B14 6DT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts BJ's Catering among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← BJ's Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 BJ's 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to BJ's Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Big John's Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Bakers Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2006 |
| Banana Moon Stirchley Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about BJ's Catering
What is BJ's Catering's food hygiene rating?
BJ's Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 February 2025.
Is BJ's Catering 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 BJ's Catering last inspected?
BJ's Catering was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months 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 BJ's Catering?
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 BJ's Catering compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and BJ's Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects BJ's 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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