Witton Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Witton Superstore 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 4 September 2019, more than 6 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: 265-269 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Witton Superstore sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Witton Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Witton Superstore 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 Witton Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Aston & Nechels Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2016 |
| Alta & Co Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| As Suffa Homeless Project Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2019 |
Questions about Witton Superstore
What is Witton Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Witton Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 September 2019.
Is Witton Superstore 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 Witton Superstore last inspected?
Witton Superstore was last inspected on 4 September 2019, more than 6 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 Witton Superstore?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Witton Superstore compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Witton Superstore holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Witton Superstore 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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