Fish Cave food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Birmingham
Fish Cave holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 23 June 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: Unit 2, Bordesley Trading Estate, Bordesley Green Road, B8 1BZ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Fish Cave 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% | ← Fish Cave | |
| 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 Fish Cave 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 Fish Cave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Fish Cave
What is Fish Cave's food hygiene rating?
Fish Cave has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Fish Cave 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fish Cave last inspected?
Fish Cave was last inspected on 23 June 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 Fish Cave?
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 Fish Cave compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Fish Cave holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Fish Cave 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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