A1 Garages food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
A1 Garages holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2021, more than 5 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 110 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, B19 3JS
How this rating has changed
A1 Garages was re-inspected on 29 August 2021 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 13 September 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 29 August 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts A1 Garages among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← A1 Garages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 A1 Garages 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 A1 Garages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
Questions about A1 Garages
What is A1 Garages's food hygiene rating?
A1 Garages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 August 2021.
Is A1 Garages 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Garages last inspected?
A1 Garages was last inspected on 29 August 2021, more than 5 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 A1 Garages?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A1 Garages compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Garages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects A1 Garages 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,221 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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