Soufi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Soufi holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 22 November 2022, more than 3 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: 120-126 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8EE
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Soufi sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ← Soufi | |
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Soufi 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 Soufi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Soufi
What is Soufi's food hygiene rating?
Soufi has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 November 2022.
Is Soufi 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soufi last inspected?
Soufi was last inspected on 22 November 2022, more than 3 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 Soufi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soufi compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Soufi holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Soufi 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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