Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods 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 7 August 2018, more than 7 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: 147-149 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9ST
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods sits behind roughly 5,424 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,424 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ← Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods | |
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods 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 Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods
What is Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods's food hygiene rating?
Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 August 2018.
Is Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods 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 Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods last inspected?
Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods was last inspected on 7 August 2018, more than 7 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 Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods?
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 Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods holds a 4. 1,334 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Wah Wah Murchi Frozen Foods 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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