Real Life Options food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Real Life Options holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 June 2009, more than 17 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: 4 Forest Road, Moseley And Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 9DL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Real Life Options sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Real Life Options | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Real Life Options 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 Real Life Options, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
Questions about Real Life Options
What is Real Life Options's food hygiene rating?
Real Life Options has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is Real Life Options safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Real Life Options last inspected?
Real Life Options was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 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 Real Life Options?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Real Life Options compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Real Life Options holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Real Life Options 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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Real Life Options is one of 118 rated food businesses in Moseley and Kings Heath. See every hygiene rating in Moseley and Kings Heath →
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