Parks Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redditch
Parks Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Parks Takeaway was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Redditch score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Redditch ratings →
Address: 62 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RA
How this rating has changed
Parks Takeaway was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 1 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Redditch
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 363 rated places in Redditch score this low, about one in 121. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 272 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ← Parks Takeaway | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 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 Parks Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Parks Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher News Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| GDK Redditch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Cornish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Drinks World Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Parks Takeaway
What is Parks Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Parks Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Redditch Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Parks Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Parks Takeaway last inspected?
Parks Takeaway was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parks Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Parks Takeaway compare to other places in Redditch?
75% of the 363 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, while Parks Takeaway holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Parks 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 1 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 Redditch, 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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