Big Saj Sparkhill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Big Saj Sparkhill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 56 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham, B11 4JP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Saj Sparkhill sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ← Big Saj Sparkhill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Big Saj Sparkhill 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 Big Saj Sparkhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
Questions about Big Saj Sparkhill
What is Big Saj Sparkhill's food hygiene rating?
Big Saj Sparkhill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Big Saj Sparkhill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Big Saj Sparkhill last inspected?
Big Saj Sparkhill was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Big Saj Sparkhill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Saj Sparkhill compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Big Saj Sparkhill holds a 3. 697 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Big Saj Sparkhill 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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