Amex Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Amex Wines 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 11 June 2013, more than 13 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: 290 Mary Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9RJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Amex Wines 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% | ← Amex Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Amex Wines 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 Amex Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anawim Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Amex Wines
What is Amex Wines's food hygiene rating?
Amex Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 11 June 2013.
Is Amex Wines 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 Amex Wines last inspected?
Amex Wines was last inspected on 11 June 2013, more than 13 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 Amex Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Amex Wines compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Amex Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Amex Wines 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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