DFC Chicken food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
DFC Chicken holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: DFC Chicken was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 48 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EP
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,170 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,381 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 317 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% | ← DFC Chicken |
A further 1,867 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 DFC Chicken the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to DFC Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about DFC Chicken
What is DFC Chicken's food hygiene rating?
DFC Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 3 June 2026.
Is DFC Chicken safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was DFC Chicken last inspected?
DFC Chicken was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 DFC Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DFC Chicken compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,170 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while DFC Chicken holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects DFC Chicken 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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