Heart of BD food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Heart of BD holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 8 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: 334 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6PD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Heart of BD 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% | ← Heart of BD | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Heart of BD 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 Heart of BD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Alta & Co Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
Questions about Heart of BD
What is Heart of BD's food hygiene rating?
Heart of BD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Heart of BD 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heart of BD last inspected?
Heart of BD was last inspected on 8 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 Heart of BD?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heart of BD compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Heart of BD holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Heart of BD 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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