Cool Trader Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Cool Trader Ltd 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 10 January 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: 41 Lower Parade, Birmingham, B72 1XX
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Cool Trader Ltd 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% | ← Cool Trader Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cool Trader Ltd 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 Cool Trader Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2009 |
| Cafe Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| Appetites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2011 |
| Cafe Oasis Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Caffe Botanico House Of Fraser Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2017 |
Questions about Cool Trader Ltd
What is Cool Trader Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Cool Trader Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 January 2012.
Is Cool Trader Ltd 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 Cool Trader Ltd last inspected?
Cool Trader Ltd was last inspected on 10 January 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 Cool Trader Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cool Trader Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Cool Trader Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Cool Trader Ltd 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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Understanding this rating
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