RVS Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
RVS Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 February 2024, 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: Birmingham Womens Hospital, Metchley Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2TG
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so RVS Coffee Shop 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% | ← RVS Coffee Shop | |
| 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 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 RVS Coffee Shop 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 RVS Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
Questions about RVS Coffee Shop
What is RVS Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
RVS Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 February 2024.
Is RVS Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was RVS Coffee Shop last inspected?
RVS Coffee Shop was last inspected on 28 February 2024, 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 RVS Coffee Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 RVS Coffee Shop compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while RVS Coffee Shop holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects RVS Coffee Shop 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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