Birmingham Tops the UK List for Dirtiest Restaurants Saturday, July 4, 2026 birmingham hygiene restaurants foodsafety pestcontrol westmidlands inspections foodstandards publichealth cockroaches Birmingham has been identified as the city with the poorest restaurant hygiene ratings in the UK. Despite boasting a thriving culinary scene, including more Michelin stars than anywhere outside London, the city struggles with … Read More
7 Birmingham Schools Fail Food Hygiene Inspections and Must Improve Saturday, June 20, 2026 birmingham schools foodhygiene inspections ratings improvement catering safety allergen management Recent food hygiene inspections have revealed that seven Birmingham schools are failing to meet required standards. Conducted by local authorities and published on the Food Standards Agency website, these inspections assess … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
14 Birmingham Restaurants and Takeaways Receive Zero Hygiene Ratings After Inspections Monday, April 6, 2026 hygiene birmingham restaurants takeaways inspections food-safety ratings cleanliness food-preparation local-authorities A number of restaurants and takeaways across Birmingham have been issued urgent warnings to improve their hygiene standards after failing recent inspections. Hygiene ratings are scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with 0 … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive New Ofsted Inspection Grades Under Updated System Saturday, March 14, 2026 ofsted education schools inspections westmidlands grades curriculum leadership teaching assessment The latest Ofsted inspection results for schools across the West Midlands have been released, revealing a significant shift in how educational institutions are assessed. Following a major overhaul, Ofsted has replaced its … Read More
New Zero-Star Hygiene Ratings Issued to Numerous Birmingham Takeaways, Shops, and Restaurants Friday, January 23, 2026 hygiene birmingham food restaurants takeaways inspections ratings safety health delivery In recent weeks, a significant number of food establishments across Birmingham have been assigned the lowest possible hygiene ratings. This includes a wide range of businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, sandwich shops, … Read More