Hong Kong House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Hong Kong House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 1011 Alcester Road South, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 5JA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong House 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% | ← Hong Kong House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hong Kong House 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 Hong Kong House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Argos Maypole Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Hong Kong House
What is Hong Kong House's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Hong Kong House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business 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 Hong Kong House last inspected?
Hong Kong House was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Hong Kong House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hong Kong House compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong House holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hong Kong House 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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