Longbridge Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Longbridge Superstore 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 23 January 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: 1706-1708 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9QD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Longbridge Superstore 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% | ← Longbridge Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Longbridge Superstore 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 Longbridge Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Food Cycle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Longbridge Superstore
What is Longbridge Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Longbridge Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Longbridge Superstore 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 Longbridge Superstore last inspected?
Longbridge Superstore was last inspected on 23 January 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 Longbridge Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longbridge Superstore compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Longbridge Superstore holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Longbridge Superstore 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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