Birmingham Central Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Birmingham
Birmingham Central Foodbank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 10 May 2012, more than 14 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: 65 Parade, Ladywood, Birmingham, B1 3QQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Birmingham Central Foodbank sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ← Birmingham Central Foodbank | |
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Birmingham Central Foodbank 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 Birmingham Central Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Birmingham Central Foodbank
What is Birmingham Central Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Birmingham Central Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 May 2012.
Is Birmingham Central Foodbank 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birmingham Central Foodbank last inspected?
Birmingham Central Foodbank was last inspected on 10 May 2012, more than 14 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 Birmingham Central Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Birmingham Central Foodbank compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Birmingham Central Foodbank holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Birmingham Central Foodbank 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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Birmingham Central Foodbank is one of 159 rated food businesses in Ladywood. See every hygiene rating in Ladywood →
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