Core Compass Studios food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Core Compass Studios holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 7 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 225 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UB
How this rating has changed
Core Compass Studios was re-inspected on 6 February 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 February 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Core Compass Studios among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← Core Compass Studios | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Core Compass Studios 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 Core Compass Studios, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
Questions about Core Compass Studios
What is Core Compass Studios's food hygiene rating?
Core Compass Studios has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Core Compass Studios 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Core Compass Studios last inspected?
Core Compass Studios was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 7 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 Core Compass Studios?
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 Core Compass Studios compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Core Compass Studios is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Core Compass Studios 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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Core Compass Studios is one of 104 rated food businesses in Edgbaston. See every hygiene rating in Edgbaston →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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