Options Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Options 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 13 January 2021, more than 5 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: 821 Bristol Road South, Weoley, Birmingham, B31 2NQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Options Supermarket 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% | ← Options Supermarket | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Options 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 Options Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cake Shop Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bellfield Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Black Horse Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bistro B31 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Allens Cross Community Association Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Options Supermarket
What is Options Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Options Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 January 2021.
Is Options 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 Options Supermarket last inspected?
Options Supermarket was last inspected on 13 January 2021, more than 5 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 Options 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Options Supermarket compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Options Supermarket holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Options 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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