Sparkhill Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Sparkhill 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 6 November 2013, more than 12 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: 6A Bard Street, Birmingham, B11 4SA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Sparkhill 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% | ← Sparkhill 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 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 Sparkhill 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 Sparkhill Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Apna Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Sparkhill Food Bank
What is Sparkhill Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Sparkhill Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 November 2013.
Is Sparkhill 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 Sparkhill Food Bank last inspected?
Sparkhill Food Bank was last inspected on 6 November 2013, more than 12 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 Sparkhill 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sparkhill 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 Sparkhill Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sparkhill 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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