Kam Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Kam Stores holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Kam Stores was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4-4A Huntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JS
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Kam Stores |
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 Urgent improvement necessary
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 Kam Stores the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kam Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Kam Stores
What is Kam Stores's food hygiene rating?
Kam Stores has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Kam Stores safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Kam Stores last inspected?
Kam Stores was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Kam Stores?
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 "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kam Stores compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Kam Stores holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kam Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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