Lawa Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Lawa Butcher 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 46 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9EP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Lawa Butcher 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% | ← Lawa Butcher | |
| 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 Lawa Butcher 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 Lawa Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Asthan babe Ke Trust Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Lawa Butcher
What is Lawa Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Lawa Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Lawa Butcher 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 Lawa Butcher last inspected?
Lawa Butcher was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Lawa Butcher?
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 Lawa Butcher compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Lawa Butcher holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lawa Butcher 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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Lawa Butcher is one of 116 rated food businesses in Lozells and East Handsworth. See every hygiene rating in Lozells and East Handsworth →
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