Old Fire Station Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Old Fire Station Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: 66-69 Albion Street, Birmingham, B1 3EA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Old Fire Station Nursery 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% | ← Old Fire Station Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Fire Station Nursery 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 Old Fire Station Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterna Other catering premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Old Fire Station Nursery
What is Old Fire Station Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Old Fire Station Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Old Fire Station Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Fire Station Nursery last inspected?
Old Fire Station Nursery was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Old Fire Station Nursery?
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 Old Fire Station Nursery compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Fire Station Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Old Fire Station Nursery 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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