Happy Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Happy Garden holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 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: 160 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, B14 6EQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Garden 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% | ← Happy Garden | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Happy Garden 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 Happy Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Allens Croft Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Big John's Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Birmingham Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Happy Garden
What is Happy Garden's food hygiene rating?
Happy Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Happy Garden 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Garden last inspected?
Happy Garden was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 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 Happy Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Happy Garden compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Garden holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Happy Garden 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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