College Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
College Road Post Office 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 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: 770 College Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0AL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so College Road Post Office 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% | ← College Road Post Office | |
| 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 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 College Road Post Office 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 College Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Beggars Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| Bits and Bites Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2022 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
Questions about College Road Post Office
What is College Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
College Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is College Road Post Office 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 College Road Post Office last inspected?
College Road Post Office 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 College Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 College Road Post Office compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while College Road Post Office holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects College Road Post Office 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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College Road Post Office is one of 43 rated food businesses in Kingstanding. See every hygiene rating in Kingstanding →
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