Abi's Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Abi's Convenience holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 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: 149 Lea Hall Road, Birmingham, B33 8JS
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Abi's Convenience sits behind roughly 6,758 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,424 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ← Abi's Convenience | |
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Abi's Convenience 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 Abi's Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| 3m's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Audley Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Birmingham Motors Sales UK Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2009 |
| B Js Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2020 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Abi's Convenience
What is Abi's Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Abi's Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Abi's Convenience safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Abi's Convenience last inspected?
Abi's Convenience was last inspected on 17 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 Abi's Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abi's Convenience compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Abi's Convenience holds a 3. 709 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Abi's Convenience 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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