Shazans food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Shazans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2020, 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: 1 Spring Hill, Soho, Birmingham, B18 7BH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Shazans among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Shazans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Shazans 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 Shazans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
Questions about Shazans
What is Shazans's food hygiene rating?
Shazans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 January 2020.
Is Shazans 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shazans last inspected?
Shazans was last inspected on 20 January 2020, 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 Shazans?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shazans compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Shazans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Shazans 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shazans is one of 38 rated food businesses in Soho. See every hygiene rating in Soho →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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