Real Life Options food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Real Life Options holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2017, more than 9 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: Bevis, Southern Drive, Birmingham, B30 3PF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Real Life Options among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Real Life Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 Real Life Options 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 Real Life Options, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Broadmeadow Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Broadmeadow Junior School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Real Life Options
What is Real Life Options's food hygiene rating?
Real Life Options has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 March 2017.
Is Real Life Options 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Real Life Options last inspected?
Real Life Options was last inspected on 7 March 2017, more than 9 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 Real Life Options?
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 Real Life Options compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Real Life Options is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Real Life Options 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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