Focus Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Focus Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 March 2011, more than 15 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: 128 Northfield Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1DX
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Focus Residential Home 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% | ← Focus Residential Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Focus Residential Home 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 Focus Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2015 |
| Bournville School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2014 |
| Browns Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
| Bournville Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bourn View Care Home AveryHealthcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bournville Brasserie Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Focus Residential Home
What is Focus Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Focus Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 March 2011.
Is Focus Residential Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Focus Residential Home last inspected?
Focus Residential Home was last inspected on 8 March 2011, more than 15 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 Focus Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Focus Residential Home compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Focus Residential Home holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Focus Residential Home 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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