Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 2 Austin Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2FZ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge 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% | ← Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge 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 Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Everlast Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Culmington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
Questions about Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge
What is Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge last inspected?
Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge?
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 Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge 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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