Phat Buns (Small Heath) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Phat Buns (Small Heath) 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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1068 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8DP
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Phat Buns (Small Heath) among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Phat Buns (Small Heath) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Phat Buns (Small Heath) 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 Phat Buns (Small Heath), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Storage Depot Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| AK Halal Meats Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2021 |
| Amington Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| Arden Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| 99p Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2012 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
Questions about Phat Buns (Small Heath)
What is Phat Buns (Small Heath)'s food hygiene rating?
Phat Buns (Small Heath) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Phat Buns (Small Heath) 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 Phat Buns (Small Heath) last inspected?
Phat Buns (Small Heath) was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Phat Buns (Small Heath)?
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 Phat Buns (Small Heath) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Phat Buns (Small Heath) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Phat Buns (Small Heath) 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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Phat Buns (Small Heath) is one of 215 rated food businesses in South Yardley. See every hygiene rating in South Yardley →
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