Royal Spices food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Royal Spices holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2023, more than 3 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: 122A Warren Farm Road, Birmingham, B44 0QN
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Royal Spices among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Royal Spices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Royal Spices 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 Royal Spices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Royal Spices
What is Royal Spices's food hygiene rating?
Royal Spices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 June 2023.
Is Royal Spices 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Spices last inspected?
Royal Spices was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 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 Royal Spices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Spices compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Spices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Royal Spices 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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