A1 Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
A1 Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 September 2022, more than 3 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: 494-504 Green Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5QH
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 Supermarket sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← A1 Supermarket | |
| 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 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 A1 Supermarket 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 A1 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about A1 Supermarket
What is A1 Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
A1 Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 September 2022.
Is A1 Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Supermarket last inspected?
A1 Supermarket was last inspected on 13 September 2022, more than 3 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 A1 Supermarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A1 Supermarket compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while A1 Supermarket holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects A1 Supermarket 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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A1 Supermarket is one of 104 rated food businesses in Bordesley Green. See every hygiene rating in Bordesley Green →
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