Perry Barr Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Perry Barr Off Licence 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 22 October 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: 240 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Perry Barr Off Licence 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% | ← Perry Barr Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Perry Barr Off Licence 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 Perry Barr Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aston Hotel Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
Questions about Perry Barr Off Licence
What is Perry Barr Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Perry Barr Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 October 2018.
Is Perry Barr Off Licence 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 Perry Barr Off Licence last inspected?
Perry Barr Off Licence was last inspected on 22 October 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 Perry Barr Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Perry Barr Off Licence compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Perry Barr Off Licence holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Perry Barr Off Licence 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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Perry Barr Off Licence is one of 116 rated food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth. See every hygiene rating in Lozells and East Handsworth →
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