Dessert HQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Dessert HQ 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 6 January 2025, 18 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: 562 Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham, B11 4AN
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dessert HQ among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Dessert HQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Dessert HQ 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 Dessert HQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Apna Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
Questions about Dessert HQ
What is Dessert HQ's food hygiene rating?
Dessert HQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Dessert HQ 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 Dessert HQ last inspected?
Dessert HQ was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Dessert HQ?
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 Dessert HQ compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dessert HQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dessert HQ 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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Dessert HQ is one of 151 rated food businesses in Springfield. See every hygiene rating in Springfield →
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