Food hygiene ratings in South Yardley
There are 215 food businesses in South Yardley with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Birmingham Council. A further 39 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in South Yardley
54% of rated businesses in South Yardley hold the top score of 5, and 72% hold a 4 or better. 25 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Birmingham as a whole, 65% of rated food businesses hold a 5. South Yardley does worse, by 11 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 95 | 54% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 14% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 6% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 3% |
Lowest-rated places in South Yardley
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Charsi Dera Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| Hot and Spicy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 December 2025 |
| Panshi Deshi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Shobuj Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| The Hajee Desi Khanna Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| 7 Till 11 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2025 |
| Bab AL Yemen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 May 2026 |
| Cheezy Spudz Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
| Hajees pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| Hajis Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 November 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 South Yardley
How many food businesses in South Yardley have a hygiene rating?
215 food businesses in South Yardley have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Birmingham Council. 176 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Yardley?
54% of rated businesses in South Yardley 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 South Yardley?
25 food businesses in South Yardley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 11 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 South Yardley?
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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- Sparkbrook 207 places
- Nechells 202 places
- Erdington 166 places
- Springfield 155 places
- Ladywood 154 places
- Sutton Trinity 140 places
- Acocks Green 132 places
- Perry Barr 125 places
Food businesses in South Yardley
- 7 Bhais CHOTPOTI 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 7 Till 11 Convenience Store 1 - Major improvement necessary
- 99p Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- A K Superstore 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Air Ninja 5 - Very good
- AK Halal Meats Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ali Meat Products 5 - Very good
- Amal Trading Limited 4 - Good
- Ambala 5 - Very good
- Amington Hall 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Attock Sweet Centre 4 - Good
- B&M 4 - Good
- Bab AL Yemen 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Balti King 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bangla Fish Bazaar 5 - Very good
- belfry support ltd Awaiting inspection
- Belge Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Birmingham Railway Museum 5 - Very good
- Biryani Box 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bite Spot 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Blakesley Hall 5 - Very good
- Blakesley Hall Primary School 5 - Very good
- Blue Bell Guest House 4 - Good
- Blue Elephant Nursery Limited 5 - Very good
- Blueprint Burgers 5 - Very good
- Bofa Inspire 5 - Very good
- Bread Basket 5 - Very good
- Brewin' / Brewin' Coffee Awaiting inspection
- Brightest Days Awaiting inspection
Showing 30 of 215 businesses in South Yardley. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.