Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Birmingham
Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha 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 3 July 2014, 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: Plumbob House, Valepits Road, Birmingham, B33 0TD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha 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% | ← Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha | |
| 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 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 Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha 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 Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Js Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2020 |
| Blackmoor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Ann Marie Howes Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Braymoor Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aran Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bell Lane Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2011 |
Questions about Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha
What is Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha's food hygiene rating?
Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 July 2014.
Is Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha 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 Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha last inspected?
Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha was last inspected on 3 July 2014, 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 Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kitchen Craft Thomas Plant Birmingha 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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