Sycamore House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Sycamore House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sycamore House was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sycamore House Rest Home, 2A-2B Havelock Road, Springfield, B11 3RG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Sycamore House 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% | ← Sycamore House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ameen Primary School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Al Furqan Primary School School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Al-Furqan Community College School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| AK Halal Meats Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2021 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
Questions about Sycamore House
What is Sycamore House's food hygiene rating?
Sycamore House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Sycamore House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sycamore House last inspected?
Sycamore House was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sycamore House compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Sycamore House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sycamore House 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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