Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) 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 17 September 2019, more than 6 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: 54 Edmonton Avenue, Birmingham, B44 0XE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) 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 Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
Questions about Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express)
What is Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express)'s food hygiene rating?
Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 September 2019.
Is Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) 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 Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) last inspected?
Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) was last inspected on 17 September 2019, more than 6 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 Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Gaba and Sons (Lifestyle Express) 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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