CBW Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
CBW Discount Store 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 7 December 2021, 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: 947-949 Alcester Road South, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 5JA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so CBW Discount Store 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% | ← CBW Discount Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 CBW Discount Store 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 CBW Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Argos Maypole Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about CBW Discount Store
What is CBW Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
CBW Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 December 2021.
Is CBW Discount Store 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 CBW Discount Store last inspected?
CBW Discount Store was last inspected on 7 December 2021, 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 CBW Discount Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CBW Discount Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while CBW Discount Store holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects CBW Discount Store 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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