Karim Meat Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Karim Meat Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: 198-200 Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1JF
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Karim Meat Shop 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% | ← Karim Meat Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Karim Meat Shop 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 Karim Meat Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
Questions about Karim Meat Shop
What is Karim Meat Shop's food hygiene rating?
Karim Meat Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Karim Meat Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karim Meat Shop last inspected?
Karim Meat Shop was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Karim Meat Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karim Meat Shop compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Karim Meat Shop holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Karim Meat Shop 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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