The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market 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 28 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: 6 Sutton New Road, Birmingham, B23 6UA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market 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% | ← The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market 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 The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Bethany Community Outreach Foodbank Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2019 |
| Abbey Rc Jmi School School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market
What is The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 October 2009.
Is The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market 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 The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market last inspected?
The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market was last inspected on 28 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 The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market?
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 The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Sweet Stall, Wilton Market 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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