The Arden Oak Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
The Arden Oak Take Away 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
This is a fresh result: The Arden Oak Take Away was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 20 Arden Oak Road, Birmingham, B26 3LX
How this rating has changed
The Arden Oak Take Away has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Arden Oak Take Away among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← The Arden Oak Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 The Arden Oak Take Away 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 The Arden Oak Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardens Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arden Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Best4 Vapes Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| All U Need Is Cake Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Caribfoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| 1st STORE SUPERMARKET Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Hobs Moat PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Arden Oak Take Away
What is The Arden Oak Take Away's food hygiene rating?
The Arden Oak Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Arden Oak Take Away 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 The Arden Oak Take Away last inspected?
The Arden Oak Take Away was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Arden Oak Take Away?
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 The Arden Oak Take Away compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Arden Oak Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Arden Oak Take Away 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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Understanding this rating
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