The Four Oaks Kiosk food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
The Four Oaks Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 29 September 2010, 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: Four Oaks Railway Station, Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks, B74 2TD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Four Oaks Kiosk 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% | ← The Four Oaks Kiosk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Four Oaks Kiosk 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 The Four Oaks Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Coppice & Langley School School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Cook Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
Questions about The Four Oaks Kiosk
What is The Four Oaks Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
The Four Oaks Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 September 2010.
Is The Four Oaks Kiosk 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Four Oaks Kiosk last inspected?
The Four Oaks Kiosk was last inspected on 29 September 2010, 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 The Four Oaks Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Four Oaks Kiosk compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Four Oaks Kiosk holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Four Oaks Kiosk 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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