10,328 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 63.9% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 10,328 registered food businesses for Birmingham. Of these, 8,588 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 63.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. The snapshot contains 494 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Coleshill Road | B36 8AD | 0 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| A Taste Of Persia ( Shiraz) | B16 8UQ | 0 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Abshir Halal Meat | B7 4LG | 0 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| African & Caribbean Hut | B23 6RS | 0 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| AJs Convenience Store | B14 4HA | 0 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Al aqsa halal 786 ltd | B11 4JP | 0 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Al Madina Grocery & Meat Centre | B8 3BJ | 0 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Ali Sweets and Spices | B23 7LU | 0 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Ali-Ali Fresh Fish and Shellfish | B5 4RQ | 0 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Altibian Supermarket | B11 1AG | 0 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Arab Butcher | B19 1NH | 0 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Ash News | B23 5DP | 0 | Sep 07, 2026 |
| Attock Roti Junction | B11 4JP | 0 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited | B4 7LL | 0 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Bab Al Hara Catering | B11 1JP | 0 | Aug 13, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 5,489 food businesses in Birmingham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 63.9% 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.