Kings Norton Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Kings Norton Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2019, more than 6 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: 10 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham, B38 9TU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Norton Supermarket sits behind roughly 5,379 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ← Kings Norton Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kings Norton Supermarket 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 Kings Norton Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Children's Trust Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Ark Kings Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Buywise Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2016 |
| Care Through The Millennium Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 December 2020 |
| Bournville Village Trust Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Charles House Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2009 |
| Browns Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
Questions about Kings Norton Supermarket
What is Kings Norton Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Kings Norton Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 November 2019.
Is Kings Norton Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Norton Supermarket last inspected?
Kings Norton Supermarket was last inspected on 20 November 2019, more than 6 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 Kings Norton Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Norton Supermarket compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Norton Supermarket holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kings Norton Supermarket 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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