Clifton Road Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Clifton Road Food Bank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 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: 220 Gooch Street, Birmingham, B5 7HY
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Clifton Road Food Bank sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Clifton Road Food Bank | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clifton Road Food Bank 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 Clifton Road Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Clifton Road Food Bank
What is Clifton Road Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Road Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Clifton Road Food Bank safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifton Road Food Bank last inspected?
Clifton Road Food Bank was last inspected on 26 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Clifton Road Food Bank?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifton Road Food Bank compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Clifton Road Food Bank holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Clifton Road Food Bank 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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