Summerfield Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Summerfield Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2009, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 156 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Summerfield Post Office 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% | ← Summerfield Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Summerfield Post Office 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 Summerfield Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
Questions about Summerfield Post Office
What is Summerfield Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Summerfield Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 October 2009.
Is Summerfield Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Summerfield Post Office last inspected?
Summerfield Post Office was last inspected on 26 October 2009, more than 16 years 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 Summerfield Post Office?
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 Summerfield Post Office compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Summerfield Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Summerfield Post Office 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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