Alterna food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Alterna holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 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: Unit 7, 23 Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Alterna 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% | ← Alterna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alterna 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 Alterna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Alterna
What is Alterna's food hygiene rating?
Alterna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 December 2024.
Is Alterna 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alterna last inspected?
Alterna was last inspected on 7 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 Alterna?
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 Alterna compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Alterna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Alterna 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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Understanding this rating
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