Bongo Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Bongo Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 95 Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Bongo Takeaway sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Bongo Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bongo Takeaway 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 Bongo Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Bongo Takeaway
What is Bongo Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Bongo Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Bongo Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bongo Takeaway last inspected?
Bongo Takeaway was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months 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 Bongo Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bongo Takeaway compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Bongo Takeaway holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bongo Takeaway 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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