Sense food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Sense holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 February 2020, more than 6 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: 2 Grove Road, Brandwood, Birmingham, B14 6ST
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sense 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% | ← Sense | |
| 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 Sense 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 Sense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John's Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Banana Moon Stirchley Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Allens Croft Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
Questions about Sense
What is Sense's food hygiene rating?
Sense has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 February 2020.
Is Sense 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sense last inspected?
Sense was last inspected on 26 February 2020, more than 6 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 Sense?
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 Sense compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sense holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sense 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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