7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 14 February 2025, 16 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: 504 Coventry Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B10 0UN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store | |
| 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 Good
- 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 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv 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 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store
What is 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store's food hygiene rating?
7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 14 February 2025.
Is 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store last inspected?
7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 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 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv Store holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects 7 STAR /Small Heath Conv 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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