Dixy Chicken (Erdington) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Dixy Chicken (Erdington) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 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: 632 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn, Birmingham, B24 9PJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dixy Chicken (Erdington) among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Dixy Chicken (Erdington) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 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 Dixy Chicken (Erdington) 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 Dixy Chicken (Erdington), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abans Spice Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beef on The Block Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| Ardenleigh Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Barneys Children's Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Bambu Garden Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Birmingham Hospice Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Dixy Chicken (Erdington)
What is Dixy Chicken (Erdington)'s food hygiene rating?
Dixy Chicken (Erdington) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Dixy Chicken (Erdington) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dixy Chicken (Erdington) last inspected?
Dixy Chicken (Erdington) was last inspected on 22 February 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 Dixy Chicken (Erdington)?
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 Dixy Chicken (Erdington) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dixy Chicken (Erdington) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dixy Chicken (Erdington) 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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