Small Talk Nurseries food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Small Talk Nurseries 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 9 May 2016, more than 10 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: 85 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9HF
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Small Talk Nurseries 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% | ← Small Talk Nurseries | |
| 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 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 Small Talk Nurseries 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 Small Talk Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Small Talk Nurseries
What is Small Talk Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Small Talk Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 May 2016.
Is Small Talk Nurseries 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 Small Talk Nurseries last inspected?
Small Talk Nurseries was last inspected on 9 May 2016, more than 10 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 Small Talk Nurseries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Small Talk Nurseries compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Small Talk Nurseries holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Small Talk Nurseries 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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