The Olde Sweet Shoppe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
The Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 17 January 2018, more than 8 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: Samra Confectionary, 250-252 Court Oak Road, Quinton, B32 2EG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Olde Sweet Shoppe 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% | ← The Olde Sweet Shoppe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 The Olde Sweet Shoppe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskerville Special School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| An Indian Affair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2012 |
| Best-One Quinton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2009 |
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Olde Sweet Shoppe
What is The Olde Sweet Shoppe's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Sweet Shoppe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 January 2018.
Is The Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 The Olde Sweet Shoppe last inspected?
The Olde Sweet Shoppe was last inspected on 17 January 2018, more than 8 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 The Olde Sweet Shoppe?
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 The Olde Sweet Shoppe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Olde Sweet Shoppe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Olde Sweet Shoppe 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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