Matthews Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Solihull
Matthews Convenience Store 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 22 April 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: 184 Gospel Lane, Olton, Solihull, B27 7AG
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Matthews Convenience Store among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Matthews Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Matthews Convenience Store 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 Matthews Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Big Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about Matthews Convenience Store
What is Matthews Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Matthews Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Matthews Convenience Store 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 Matthews Convenience Store last inspected?
Matthews Convenience Store was last inspected on 22 April 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 Matthews Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Matthews Convenience Store compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Matthews Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Matthews Convenience Store 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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