New 5 star food hygiene ratings given to 15 Birmingham venues - with 9 others rated too

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 24 of Birmingham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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.

Here are the latest ratings given to the latest 24 venues across Birmingham by the city council - with 14 getting the top 5 star score.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to 18 restaurants, cafes or canteens:

Rated 5

Medicine Bakery Mailbox at 53-57 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox; rated on March 7

Taste Of Pakistan at Unit 6, Highgate Business Centre, Highgate Road, Balsall Heath; rated on March 7

Plant N Plate at 55 High Street, Kings Heath; rated on March 4

The MilkCake Man at Unit 3, Kings Court, High Street, Kings Heath; rated on March 4

The Exchange University of Birmingham at 3 Centenary Square; rated on March 3

Subway Clock at Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill; rated on March 2

Locked and Loaded at 42 Heath Mill Lane, Digbeth; rated on February 28

Good Overall Delight Ltd at 329-339 Dudley Road, Edgbaston; rated on February 23

RM Ganga Ltd T/A at 42-44 High Street, Harborne; rated on February 22

D J Quinns at 327 Highfield Road, Hall Green; rated on February 19

RA HUB at 1233 Pershore Road, Bournville; rated on February 19

The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Wyvale Garden Centre, Maple Road, Bournville; rated on February 19

Damascena Coffee House at Unit 1 Heritage Court, 17-21 Warstone Lane, Jewellery Quarter; rated on February 3

Rated 2

Mushtaq's Cafe at 1079 Stratford Road, Hall Green; rated on February 2

Rated 1

Dragon Pig X Supine at 3 Masshouse Plaza; rated on February 2

Tahini Grill Ltd at 325 Dudley Road, Edgbaston; rated on February 2

Rated 0

Rios Piri Piri at 704 Stratford Road, Springfield; rated on February 2

The Original Karahi King at 1154a Stratford Road, Hall Green; rated on February 2

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

Rated 5

Thurlestone Kitchen at The Thurlestone, Thurlestone Road, Longbridge; rated on March 2

Takeaways

Plus five ratings for takeaways:

Rated 5

DuesBee's at B31 , Northfield; rated on March 3

Rated 2

Lituanica at Arch 12, Queensway Arches, Livery Street; rated on February 2

UKS Fried Chicken and Pizza at 746 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock; rated on February 2

Rated 1

Bab Al Hara Catering at 1 Grafton Road, Sparkbrook; rated on February 17

Rajmahal Sweets Birmingham Ltd at 137 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth; rated on February 2

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