Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express 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
This rating dates from 1 October 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 219 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4RE
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express 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% | ← Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express | |
| 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 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 Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express 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 Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Culmington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Brownie Che LTD Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Cofton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Coombs Catering Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
Questions about Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express
What is Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express's food hygiene rating?
Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express 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 Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express last inspected?
Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express?
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 Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ambika News t/a Longbridge Express 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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