Delton Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Delton Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 December 2025, 8 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2EP
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Delton Foods among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← Delton Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Delton Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Delton Foods
What is Delton Foods's food hygiene rating?
Delton Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 December 2025.
Is Delton Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Delton Foods last inspected?
Delton Foods was last inspected on 23 December 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Delton Foods compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Delton Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Delton Foods 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Delton Foods is one of 73 rated food businesses in Handsworth Wood. See every hygiene rating in Handsworth Wood →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,221 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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