Ruskins food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Ruskins 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 12 January 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: Bournville Gardens, 49 Bristol Road South, Weoley, B31 2FR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Ruskins 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% | ← Ruskins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ruskins 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 Ruskins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville Brasserie Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bourn View Care Home AveryHealthcare Caring Premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust Re Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Bournville School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Bournville Grange Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bournville Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Ruskins
What is Ruskins's food hygiene rating?
Ruskins has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 January 2016.
Is Ruskins 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 Ruskins last inspected?
Ruskins was last inspected on 12 January 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 Ruskins?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ruskins compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Ruskins is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ruskins 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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