AK Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
AK Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: 185-189 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1LL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts AK Superstore among the 5,381 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,381 | 66% | ← AK Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 317 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,867 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 Good
- 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 AK Superstore 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 AK Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| As Suffa Homeless Project Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2019 |
Questions about AK Superstore
What is AK Superstore's food hygiene rating?
AK Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 24 February 2025.
Is AK Superstore safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AK Superstore last inspected?
AK Superstore was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 AK Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AK Superstore compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,170 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and AK Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects AK Superstore 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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