Al Faisals food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Al Faisals holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8AQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Faisals sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ← Al Faisals | |
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Al Faisals 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 Al Faisals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Al Faisals
What is Al Faisals's food hygiene rating?
Al Faisals has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Al Faisals 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Faisals last inspected?
Al Faisals was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months 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 Al Faisals?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Al Faisals compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Al Faisals holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Al Faisals 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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