New Kim's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
New Kim's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 18 Greenford Road, Birmingham, B14 4QR
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so New Kim's sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← New Kim's | |
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At New Kim's none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Kim's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouncing Bears Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| Bramley Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bramley Grove Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Asda Express New Solihull PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
Questions about New Kim's
What is New Kim's's food hygiene rating?
New Kim's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 20 March 2023.
Is New Kim's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Kim's last inspected?
New Kim's was last inspected on 20 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Kim's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Kim's compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while New Kim's holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects New Kim's and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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