Central England Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Central England Co-op 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 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 216-218 Swanshurst Lane, Birmingham, B13 0AW
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Central England Co-op sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Central England Co-op | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central England Co-op 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 Central England Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attock Community Sports & Cricket Cl Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5Akhis Hallgreen Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Apple Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| A&R Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| ADL Homestore Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
Questions about Central England Co-op
What is Central England Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Central England Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Central England Co-op 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 Central England Co-op last inspected?
Central England Co-op was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months 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 Central England Co-op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central England Co-op compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Central England Co-op holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Central England Co-op 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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