Bab Al Hara Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Bab Al Hara Catering holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 1 Grafton Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1JP
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,171 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Bab Al Hara Catering |
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 Urgent 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 Bab Al Hara Catering 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 Bab Al Hara Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Bab Al Hara Catering
What is Bab Al Hara Catering's food hygiene rating?
Bab Al Hara Catering has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Bab Al Hara Catering safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Bab Al Hara Catering last inspected?
Bab Al Hara Catering was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Bab Al Hara Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent 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 Bab Al Hara Catering compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Bab Al Hara Catering holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bab Al Hara Catering 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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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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