Birmingham City Council Cityserve

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Birmingham City Council Cityserve is a school/college/university located at 73 Hertford Street, Birmingham, B12 8NJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Birmingham oversees 10,152 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
73 Hertford Street, Birmingham
Postcode
B12 8NJ
Local Authority
Birmingham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1925050

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Birmingham City Council Cityserve?

Birmingham City Council Cityserve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Birmingham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Birmingham City Council Cityserve last inspected?

Birmingham City Council Cityserve was last inspected on 2026-01-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Birmingham City Council Cityserve located?

Birmingham City Council Cityserve is located at 73 Hertford Street, Birmingham , B12 8NJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B12 postcode area.