Fitness First food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Fitness First 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: 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks, Birmingham, B74 2UG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Fitness First 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% | ← Fitness First | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fitness First 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 Fitness First, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Cook Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Fitness First
What is Fitness First's food hygiene rating?
Fitness First has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 October 2009.
Is Fitness First 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 Fitness First last inspected?
Fitness First 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 Fitness First?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fitness First compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Fitness First is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Fitness First 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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Fitness First is one of 59 rated food businesses in Sutton Four Oaks. See every hygiene rating in Sutton Four Oaks →
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