Summer Lane S/Stn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Summer Lane S/Stn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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: Summer Lane Service Station, 91-98 Summer Lane, Aston, B19 3ND
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Summer Lane S/Stn 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% | ← Summer Lane S/Stn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Summer Lane S/Stn 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 Summer Lane S/Stn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
Questions about Summer Lane S/Stn
What is Summer Lane S/Stn's food hygiene rating?
Summer Lane S/Stn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Summer Lane S/Stn 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Summer Lane S/Stn last inspected?
Summer Lane S/Stn was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Summer Lane S/Stn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Summer Lane S/Stn compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Summer Lane S/Stn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Summer Lane S/Stn 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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