Blake's Greengrocers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Blake's Greengrocers Ltd 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 31 May 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: 2168A Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3SU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Blake's Greengrocers Ltd 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% | ← Blake's Greengrocers Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blake's Greengrocers Ltd 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 Blake's Greengrocers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U Need Is Cake Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Ardens Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arden Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Best4 Vapes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Caribfoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2021 |
| Ann Marie Howes Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Alcott House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Blake's Greengrocers Ltd
What is Blake's Greengrocers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Blake's Greengrocers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 31 May 2017.
Is Blake's Greengrocers Ltd 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 Blake's Greengrocers Ltd last inspected?
Blake's Greengrocers Ltd was last inspected on 31 May 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 Blake's Greengrocers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blake's Greengrocers Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Blake's Greengrocers Ltd holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Blake's Greengrocers Ltd 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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