S & K Wine Store (260) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
S & K Wine Store (260) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 June 2009, more than 17 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: 256 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so S & K Wine Store (260) 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% | ← S & K Wine Store (260) | |
| 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 S & K Wine Store (260) 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 S & K Wine Store (260), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about S & K Wine Store (260)
What is S & K Wine Store (260)'s food hygiene rating?
S & K Wine Store (260) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is S & K Wine Store (260) 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was S & K Wine Store (260) last inspected?
S & K Wine Store (260) was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 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 S & K Wine Store (260)?
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 S & K Wine Store (260) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while S & K Wine Store (260) holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects S & K Wine Store (260) 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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