Food hygiene ratings in Washwood Heath
There are 27 food businesses in Washwood Heath with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Birmingham Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Washwood Heath
40% of rated businesses in Washwood Heath hold the top score of 5, and 68% hold a 4 or better. 4 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. Washwood Heath does worse, by 26 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 10 | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 28% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 16% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 8% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 4% |
Lowest-rated places in Washwood Heath
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Fish & Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 June 2025 |
| Highfield Naan Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 December 2025 |
| Prime Supermarket Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2025 |
| Tawakkal Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 November 2024 |
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 Washwood Heath
How many food businesses in Washwood Heath have a hygiene rating?
27 food businesses in Washwood Heath have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Birmingham Council. 25 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Washwood Heath?
40% of rated businesses in Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath?
4 food businesses in Washwood Heath hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 2 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 Washwood Heath?
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 Washwood Heath
- Adderley Junior & Infant School 5 - Very good
- Afghani Street Food 4 - Good
- Alum Rock Road Post Office 5 - Very good
- Arden Food and Wine 4 - Good
- Big Shot Snooker Club 4 - Good
- Bismillah Bakery 4 - Good
- Blakemores Cash & Carry 5 - Very good
- Dixy Chicken 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Gilgal 5 - Very good
- Havelock House Nursery 5 - Very good
- Highfield Childrens Centre 5 - Very good
- Highfield Fish & Chips Ltd 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Highfield Junior And Infants School 5 - Very good
- Highfield Naan Shop Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Iltaf Hussain 4 - Good
- Mencap 5 - Very good
- Mencap 5 - Very good
- Mushtaqs Food Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- My Local Pantry Saltley 4 - Good
- Prime Supermarket 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Smart Shop 4 - Good
- Tawakkal Supermarket Ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Wahid Supermarket 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Watan Kebab House Awaiting inspection
- Williams Catering 5 - Very good
- With Influence Awaiting inspection
- Ziryab Executive Buffet 3 - Generally satisfactory
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.