Four Oaks Allotments food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Four Oaks Allotments 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 3 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: 49A Four Oaks Common Road, Birmingham, B74 4NW
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Four Oaks Allotments 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% | ← Four Oaks Allotments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Four Oaks Allotments 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 Four Oaks Allotments, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Service Station Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2013 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Ari's Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Arthur Terry Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Chocolate Treats (Midlands) Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Butlers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2020 |
| Cosy Coffee Shop & Bruncherie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Acorn Motor Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2009 |
Questions about Four Oaks Allotments
What is Four Oaks Allotments's food hygiene rating?
Four Oaks Allotments has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 February 2012.
Is Four Oaks Allotments 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 Four Oaks Allotments last inspected?
Four Oaks Allotments was last inspected on 3 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 Four Oaks Allotments?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Four Oaks Allotments compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Four Oaks Allotments is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Four Oaks Allotments 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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