Dixy Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Dixy Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2021, more than 5 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: 624 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dixy Chicken among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Dixy Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Dixy Chicken 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 Dixy Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| 000 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Dixy Chicken
What is Dixy Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Dixy Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 February 2021.
Is Dixy Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dixy Chicken last inspected?
Dixy Chicken was last inspected on 22 February 2021, more than 5 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 Dixy Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dixy Chicken compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dixy Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dixy Chicken 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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