Brooks Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Brooks Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 July 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: 1 Brooks Croft, Birmingham, B35 7BY
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Brooks Newsagents 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% | ← Brooks Newsagents | |
| 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 Very 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 Brooks Newsagents 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 Brooks Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&Q - Erdington Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| Bengal 30Five Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2017 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2017 |
| Apple Tree Nursery (Castle Vale) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Burger and Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bambu Garden Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Brooks Newsagents
What is Brooks Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Brooks Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 July 2012.
Is Brooks Newsagents 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brooks Newsagents last inspected?
Brooks Newsagents was last inspected on 5 July 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 Brooks Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Brooks Newsagents compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Brooks Newsagents holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Brooks Newsagents 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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