Aston & Nechels Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Aston & Nechels Food Bank 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 4 March 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: The Salvation Army, Gladstone Street, Birmingham, B6 7NY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Aston & Nechels Food Bank 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% | ← Aston & Nechels Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aston & Nechels Food Bank 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 Aston & Nechels Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta & Co Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Angie's Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aryana Post Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| As Suffa Homeless Project Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2019 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
Questions about Aston & Nechels Food Bank
What is Aston & Nechels Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Aston & Nechels Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 March 2016.
Is Aston & Nechels Food Bank 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 Aston & Nechels Food Bank last inspected?
Aston & Nechels Food Bank was last inspected on 4 March 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 Aston & Nechels Food Bank?
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 Aston & Nechels Food Bank compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Aston & Nechels Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Aston & Nechels Food Bank 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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