Balsall Heath Church Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Balsall Heath Church Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 25 February 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: Balsall Heath Church Centre, 100 Mary Street, Sparkbrook, B12 9JU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Balsall Heath Church Centre 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% | ← Balsall Heath Church Centre | |
| 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 Very 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 Balsall Heath Church Centre 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 Balsall Heath Church Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anawim Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
Questions about Balsall Heath Church Centre
What is Balsall Heath Church Centre's food hygiene rating?
Balsall Heath Church Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 February 2015.
Is Balsall Heath Church Centre 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balsall Heath Church Centre last inspected?
Balsall Heath Church Centre was last inspected on 25 February 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 Balsall Heath Church Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Balsall Heath Church Centre compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Balsall Heath Church Centre holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Balsall Heath Church Centre 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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