Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 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: 22-24 Alcester Road South, Brandwood, Birmingham, B14 7PU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a 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 Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Bakers Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2006 |
| Anita Stone Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ascot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a
What is Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a's food hygiene rating?
Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a last inspected?
Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a was last inspected on 17 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 Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Kofo African Caribbean Supermarket a 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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