Food hygiene ratings in Lozells and East Handsworth
There are 116 food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Birmingham Council. A further 9 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Lozells and East Handsworth
51% of rated businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth hold the top score of 5, and 66% hold a 4 or better. 26 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Birmingham as a whole, 66% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Lozells and East Handsworth does worse, by 15 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 55 | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 16 | 15% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 15% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | 4% |
Lowest-rated places in Lozells and East Handsworth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Chittagong Mishti Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 January 2026 |
| DFC Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Ghorer Bazar Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 7 May 2026 |
| SK & MA Grocers Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| A K Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Amla General Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Anna Fresh Nann Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Bob Shop 9 Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 September 2025 |
| Cape Coast Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
| DFC Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 September 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Lozells and East Handsworth
How many food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth have a hygiene rating?
116 food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Birmingham Council. 107 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Lozells and East Handsworth?
51% of rated businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Lozells and East Handsworth?
26 food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 16 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth?
Environmental health officers at Birmingham Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth
- A K Kebab House 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Amla General Store 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Anna Fresh Nann 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Apna Pizza Awaiting inspection
- Aroma Coffee House 5 - Very good
- Asim Pizza and Kebab House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ayisha Bi Awaiting inspection
- Azim's Restaurant and Balti House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aziz Pizza 5 - Very good
- Bangla Station Wholesale Ltd 5 - Very good
- bfresh 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Big Johns 5 - Very good
- Birmingham CoG Food Bank 5 - Very good
- Bismillah Bakery 3 - Generally satisfactory
- bismillah bakery Awaiting inspection
- Bob Shop 9 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Broadway Dance Centre 5 - Very good
- Cake Box 5 - Very good
- Cake Shop 5 - Very good
- Cakery Supplier 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Calstar Pharmacy Exempt
- Calthorpe Arms 5 - Very good
- Cape Coast Market 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Chaiibox 5 - Very good
- Cherry Cottage 5 - Very good
- Chittagong Mishti 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Church Of God 4 - Good
- DFC Chicken 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- DFC Chicken & Pizza 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Dixy Chicken 2 - Some improvement necessary
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.