Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 264-266 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd 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% | ← Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd | |
| 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 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 Alam-Sar 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 Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| A R Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd
What is Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd last inspected?
Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Alam-Sar 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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