Freshway Supermarket Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Freshway Supermarket Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 121 Church Lane, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham, B33 9EJ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Freshway Supermarket Ltd sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ← Freshway Supermarket Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Freshway Supermarket Ltd 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 Freshway Supermarket Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School School/college/university | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Birmingham Motors Sales UK Ltd Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2009 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 3m's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Freshway Supermarket Ltd
What is Freshway Supermarket Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Freshway Supermarket Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Freshway Supermarket Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Freshway Supermarket Ltd last inspected?
Freshway Supermarket Ltd was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Freshway Supermarket Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Freshway Supermarket Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Freshway Supermarket Ltd holds a 3. 697 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Freshway Supermarket Ltd 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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Freshway Supermarket Ltd is one of 70 rated food businesses in Stechford and Yardley North. See every hygiene rating in Stechford and Yardley North →
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