10,030 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 65.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Birmingham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Birmingham currently has 10,030 registered food businesses. Of these, 8,375 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. There are currently 468 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 High Street | B23 6SJ | 0 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| A K Superstore | B10 0UT | 0 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Abshir Halal Meat | B7 4LG | 0 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Admas | B19 1AF | 0 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Africa Restaurant | B11 1RD | 0 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| African & Caribbean Hut | B23 6RS | 0 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| AJs Convenience Store | B14 4HA | 0 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Ali Sweets and Spices Ltd | B23 7LU | 0 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Ali-Ali Fresh Fish and Shellfish | B5 4RQ | 0 | May 02, 2025 |
| Ash News | B23 5DP | 0 | Apr 09, 2025 |
| Auntie's Special Dumplings | B5 5JN | 0 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Aura Birmingham Events Ltd | B5 6JL | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Azad Supermarket | B11 4LE | 0 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited | B4 7LL | 0 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd | B24 9FP | 0 | Oct 27, 2025 |
There are currently 5,481 food businesses in Birmingham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Birmingham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.