ABC Stay and Play food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
ABC Stay and Play holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 13 December 2023, more than 2 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: Christchurch Vicarage, Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AS
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so ABC Stay and Play 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% | ← ABC Stay and Play | |
| 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 ABC Stay and Play 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 ABC Stay and Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Azad Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about ABC Stay and Play
What is ABC Stay and Play's food hygiene rating?
ABC Stay and Play has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 December 2023.
Is ABC Stay and Play 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ABC Stay and Play last inspected?
ABC Stay and Play was last inspected on 13 December 2023, more than 2 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 ABC Stay and Play?
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 ABC Stay and Play compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while ABC Stay and Play holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects ABC Stay and Play 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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