Raja Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Raja Butchers 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 1 June 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: 255 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Raja Butchers among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← Raja Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 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 Raja Butchers 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 Raja Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Barneys Children's Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
Questions about Raja Butchers
What is Raja Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Raja Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 June 2022.
Is Raja Butchers 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 Raja Butchers last inspected?
Raja Butchers was last inspected on 1 June 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 Raja Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raja Butchers compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Raja Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Raja Butchers 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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