Short Heath Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Short Heath Cafe 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: 178 Streetly Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7AL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Short Heath Cafe 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% | ← Short Heath Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Short Heath Cafe 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 Short Heath Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| A Latif Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Short Heath Cafe
What is Short Heath Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Short Heath Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Short Heath Cafe 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 Short Heath Cafe last inspected?
Short Heath Cafe was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Short Heath Cafe?
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 Short Heath Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Short Heath Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Short Heath Cafe 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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