Valley Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Valley Wines 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 9 February 2010, more than 16 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: Flat, 179 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Valley Wines among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Valley Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Valley Wines 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 Valley Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADL Homestore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
| Alfresco Fusion Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2017 |
| 5Akhis Hallgreen Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Attock Community Sports & Cricket Cl Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| A&R Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Apple Green Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
Questions about Valley Wines
What is Valley Wines's food hygiene rating?
Valley Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 February 2010.
Is Valley Wines 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 Valley Wines last inspected?
Valley Wines was last inspected on 9 February 2010, more than 16 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 Valley Wines?
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 Valley Wines compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Valley Wines 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
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