New Oscott Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
New Oscott Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2021, more than 4 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 12 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey, Birmingham, B73 5DA
How this rating has changed
New Oscott Fish Bar was re-inspected on 18 October 2021 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 1 November 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
| 18 October 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts New Oscott Fish Bar among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← New Oscott Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Very 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 New Oscott Fish Bar 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 New Oscott Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Beggars Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Bits and Bites Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2022 |
| Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boldmere Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Boldmere Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about New Oscott Fish Bar
What is New Oscott Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
New Oscott Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 October 2021.
Is New Oscott Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Oscott Fish Bar last inspected?
New Oscott Fish Bar was last inspected on 18 October 2021, more than 4 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 New Oscott Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 New Oscott Fish Bar compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and New Oscott Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects New Oscott Fish Bar 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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New Oscott Fish Bar is one of 47 rated food businesses in Sutton Vesey. See every hygiene rating in Sutton Vesey →
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