Birmingham food hygiene ratings: 8 new ratings handed out including 0, 1 & 4 stars

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Birmingham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

No Birmingham eateries were awarded 5 stars in the latest ratings, although one was given a zero rating during its latest inspection.

Food hygiene ratings report on the standards of food hygiene found during inspections by local authority officials.

The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at premises and online so customers can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.

A 5-star rating means hygiene standards are very good, while 0 means urgent improvement is required.

Venues are marked on a number of factors, including the handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to five restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 4: Smithy’S Cafe at 73 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton, Birmingham; rated on November 16

• Rated 3: La Plancha Ltd at 113 Alcester Road, Birmingham; rated on November 16

• Rated 2: Zindiya Streatery and Bar at 21 Woodbridge Road, Birmingham; rated on November 16

• Rated 1: Chicken.com at 216 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham; rated on November 16

• Rated 0: Kings Indian Dining at 13-15 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath, Birmingham; rated on November 16

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 4: Boldmere Oak at Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road, Birmingham, Birmingham; rated on November 16

Takeaways

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 3: Pizza Palace at 7, Berkeley House, Walmley Road, Birmingham; rated on November 16

• Rated 1: UK’s fried chicken at 836 Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham; rated on November 16