Varam Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Varam Food and Wine 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 12 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: 32 High Street, Sutton Trinity, Birmingham, B72 1UP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Varam Food and Wine sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ← Varam Food and Wine | |
| 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 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 Varam Food and Wine 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 Varam Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Yolk Catering Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Cafe Oasis Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| B My Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bishop Veseys Academy School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2009 |
Questions about Varam Food and Wine
What is Varam Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
Varam Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Varam Food and Wine 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 Varam Food and Wine last inspected?
Varam Food and Wine was last inspected on 12 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 Varam Food and Wine?
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 Varam Food and Wine compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Varam Food and Wine holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Varam Food and Wine 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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