Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist 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 1 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: g, 1132 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, B27 6BL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist 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% | ← Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist 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 Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Avoncroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
Questions about Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist
What is Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist's food hygiene rating?
Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 February 2025.
Is Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist 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 Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist last inspected?
Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist was last inspected on 1 February 2025, 17 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 Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Flame and Ice - Acocks Green / Greek Twist 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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