Michaels Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Michaels Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 September 2020, more than 5 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: 738 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 0JD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Michaels Food sits behind roughly 5,379 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ← Michaels Food | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Michaels Food 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 Michaels Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADL Homestore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
| A&R Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Alfresco Fusion Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Attock Community Sports & Cricket Cl Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bakers Cafe Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2006 |
Questions about Michaels Food
What is Michaels Food's food hygiene rating?
Michaels Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 September 2020.
Is Michaels Food 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michaels Food last inspected?
Michaels Food was last inspected on 23 September 2020, more than 5 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 Michaels Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michaels Food compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Michaels Food holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Michaels Food 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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