Sycamore Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Sycamore Lodge 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 6 January 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: 501 Slade Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7JG
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sycamore Lodge 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% | ← Sycamore Lodge | |
| 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 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 Sycamore Lodge 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 Sycamore Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| A Latif Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
Questions about Sycamore Lodge
What is Sycamore Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Sycamore Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 January 2020.
Is Sycamore Lodge 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 Sycamore Lodge last inspected?
Sycamore Lodge was last inspected on 6 January 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 Sycamore Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Sycamore Lodge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sycamore Lodge holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sycamore Lodge 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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