Sussex Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Sussex Service Station 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 January 2026, 6 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: 176 Brighton Road, Birmingham, B12 8QN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sussex Service Station 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% | ← Sussex Service Station | |
| 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 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 Sussex Service Station 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 Sussex Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Sussex Service Station
What is Sussex Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Sussex Service Station 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 Sussex Service Station last inspected?
Sussex Service Station was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Sussex Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex Service Station compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sussex Service Station holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sussex Service Station 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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