Wine Rack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Wine Rack 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 27 October 2009, more than 16 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: 408 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall, Birmingham, B72 1YJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Wine Rack among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Wine Rack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 Wine Rack 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 Wine Rack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Asprey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Penns Lane SF Connect Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Beghal's Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Before And After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2010 |
| Beech Hill Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Boldmere Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Wine Rack
What is Wine Rack's food hygiene rating?
Wine Rack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 27 October 2009.
Is Wine Rack 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 Wine Rack last inspected?
Wine Rack was last inspected on 27 October 2009, more than 16 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 Wine Rack?
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 Wine Rack compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Wine Rack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Wine Rack 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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Wine Rack is one of 80 rated food businesses in Sutton New Hall. See every hygiene rating in Sutton New Hall →
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