H V Smith Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Birmingham
H V Smith Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 24 March 2015, more than 11 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: 404 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints, Birmingham, B18 5PZ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so H V Smith Ltd 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% | ← H V Smith Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 H V Smith Ltd 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 H V Smith Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about H V Smith Ltd
What is H V Smith Ltd's food hygiene rating?
H V Smith Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 24 March 2015.
Is H V Smith Ltd 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was H V Smith Ltd last inspected?
H V Smith Ltd was last inspected on 24 March 2015, more than 11 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 H V Smith Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does H V Smith Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while H V Smith Ltd holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects H V Smith Ltd 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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