Phat Jo's mobile unit food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Birmingham
Phat Jo's mobile unit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: 134 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Phat Jo's mobile unit among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Phat Jo's mobile unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Phat Jo's mobile unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Phat Jo's mobile unit
What is Phat Jo's mobile unit's food hygiene rating?
Phat Jo's mobile unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Phat Jo's mobile unit 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phat Jo's mobile unit last inspected?
Phat Jo's mobile unit was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Phat Jo's mobile unit compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Phat Jo's mobile unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Phat Jo's mobile unit 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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Phat Jo's mobile unit is one of 195 rated food businesses in Sparkbrook. See every hygiene rating in Sparkbrook →
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