Flat Above food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Birmingham
Flat Above holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2011, more than 14 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: The Farcroft, Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood, B21 9QY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Flat Above 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% | ← Flat Above | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flat Above 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 Flat Above, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| A Malik Food Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Flat Above
What is Flat Above's food hygiene rating?
Flat Above has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 December 2011.
Is Flat Above 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flat Above last inspected?
Flat Above was last inspected on 2 December 2011, more than 14 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 Flat Above?
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 Flat Above compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Flat Above is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Flat Above 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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Understanding this rating
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Flat Above is one of 69 rated food businesses in Handsworth Wood. See every hygiene rating in Handsworth Wood →
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