Surestart Heathfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Surestart Heathfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 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: Grand Square, 50 Livingstone Road, Lozells and East Handsworth, B20 3EQ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Surestart Heathfield 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% | ← Surestart Heathfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Surestart Heathfield 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 Surestart Heathfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Aston Hotel Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Surestart Heathfield
What is Surestart Heathfield's food hygiene rating?
Surestart Heathfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 September 2009.
Is Surestart Heathfield 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surestart Heathfield last inspected?
Surestart Heathfield was last inspected on 23 September 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 Surestart Heathfield?
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 Surestart Heathfield compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Surestart Heathfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Surestart Heathfield 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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Surestart Heathfield is one of 116 rated food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth. See every hygiene rating in Lozells and East Handsworth →
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