Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Mini Market 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 12 December 2017, more than 8 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: 43 St Columbas Drive, Birmingham, B45 8TW
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Market sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Mini Market 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 Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Food Cycle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Flat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Mini Market
What is Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 December 2017.
Is Mini Market 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 Mini Market last inspected?
Mini Market was last inspected on 12 December 2017, more than 8 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 Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Market compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Market holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mini Market 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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