AR Mini Market / I M M food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
AR Mini Market / I M M 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 21 February 2022, more than 4 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: 1138 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6BL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts AR Mini Market / I M M 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% | ← AR Mini Market / I M M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 AR Mini Market / I M M 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 AR Mini Market / I M M, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Avoncroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| All In One Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
Questions about AR Mini Market / I M M
What is AR Mini Market / I M M's food hygiene rating?
AR Mini Market / I M M has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 21 February 2022.
Is AR Mini Market / I M M 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 AR Mini Market / I M M last inspected?
AR Mini Market / I M M was last inspected on 21 February 2022, more than 4 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 AR Mini Market / I M M?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AR Mini Market / I M M compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and AR Mini Market / I M M is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects AR Mini Market / I M M 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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AR Mini Market / I M M is one of 136 rated food businesses in Acocks Green. See every hygiene rating in Acocks Green →
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