Apna Pound Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Apna Pound Store 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 18 April 2019, 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: 348-350 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 4AA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Apna Pound Store among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← Apna Pound Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 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 Apna Pound Store 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 Apna Pound Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
Questions about Apna Pound Store
What is Apna Pound Store's food hygiene rating?
Apna Pound Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 April 2019.
Is Apna Pound Store 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 Apna Pound Store last inspected?
Apna Pound Store was last inspected on 18 April 2019, 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 Apna Pound Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apna Pound Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Apna Pound Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Apna Pound Store 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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