Zaky's Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Zaky's Convenience Store 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 22 November 2022, 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: 90 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham, B23 5PN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Zaky's Convenience Store sits behind roughly 5,379 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ← Zaky's Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Zaky's Convenience Store 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 Zaky's Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beghal's Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Abbey Rc Jmi School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bethany Community Outreach Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2019 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Zaky's Convenience Store
What is Zaky's Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Zaky's Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 November 2022.
Is Zaky's Convenience Store 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 Zaky's Convenience Store last inspected?
Zaky's Convenience Store was last inspected on 22 November 2022, 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 Zaky's Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zaky's Convenience Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Zaky's Convenience Store holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Zaky's Convenience Store 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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