Atholl Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Birmingham
Atholl Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2010, 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: Atholl Lodge, 16 Elmdon Road, Acocks Green, B27 6LH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Atholl Lodge 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% | ← Atholl Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Atholl Lodge 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 Atholl Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & B News Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Abbi'S Off Licence Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Amington Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Atholl Lodge
What is Atholl Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Atholl Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 February 2010.
Is Atholl Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atholl Lodge last inspected?
Atholl Lodge was last inspected on 9 February 2010, 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 Atholl Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atholl Lodge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Atholl Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Atholl Lodge 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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