Caneys Exotic Fruits food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Caneys Exotic Fruits holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 April 2024, more than 2 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: 2 Barn Lane, Soho, Birmingham, B21 0QX
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Caneys Exotic Fruits 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% | ← Caneys Exotic Fruits | |
| 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 Caneys Exotic Fruits 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 Caneys Exotic Fruits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Caneys Exotic Fruits
What is Caneys Exotic Fruits's food hygiene rating?
Caneys Exotic Fruits has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Caneys Exotic Fruits 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caneys Exotic Fruits last inspected?
Caneys Exotic Fruits was last inspected on 22 April 2024, more than 2 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 Caneys Exotic Fruits?
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 Caneys Exotic Fruits compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Caneys Exotic Fruits holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Caneys Exotic Fruits 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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