Costcutter /Drinks Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Costcutter /Drinks Stop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 February 2012, more than 14 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: 22 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey, Birmingham, B73 5DA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter /Drinks Stop 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% | ← Costcutter /Drinks Stop | |
| 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 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 Costcutter /Drinks Stop 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 Costcutter /Drinks Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Beggars Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Bits and Bites Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2022 |
| Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boldmere Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Boldmere Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter /Drinks Stop
What is Costcutter /Drinks Stop's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter /Drinks Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 February 2012.
Is Costcutter /Drinks Stop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter /Drinks Stop last inspected?
Costcutter /Drinks Stop was last inspected on 6 February 2012, more than 14 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 Costcutter /Drinks Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Costcutter /Drinks Stop compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter /Drinks Stop holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Costcutter /Drinks Stop 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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