Top Gully Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Top Gully Takeaway holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: 82 Bromford Lane, Tyburn, Birmingham, B24 8BY
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% | ← Top Gully Takeaway |
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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Top Gully Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Top Gully Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abans Spice Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beef on The Block Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| Ardenleigh Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 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 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
Questions about Top Gully Takeaway
What is Top Gully Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Top Gully Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Top Gully Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Top Gully Takeaway last inspected?
Top Gully Takeaway was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Top Gully Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Gully Takeaway compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Top Gully Takeaway holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Top Gully Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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