SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 June 2024, more than 2 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: 23-25 Lodge Road, Soho All Saints, Birmingham, B18 5PN
How it compares in Birmingham
A 1 is rare: only 386 of 8,174 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 21. 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ← SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp 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 SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp
What is SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp's food hygiene rating?
SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 4 June 2024.
Is SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp last inspected?
SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp was last inspected on 4 June 2024, more than 2 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 SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp holds a 1. 386 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp 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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A rating of 1 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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