Big John's Northfield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Big John's Northfield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 831-833 Bristol Road South, Weoley, Birmingham, B31 2PA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Big John's Northfield sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Big John's Northfield | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
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 Big John's Northfield 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 Big John's Northfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Caspian Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Black Horse Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cake Shop Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bistro B31 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bellfield Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Big John's Northfield
What is Big John's Northfield's food hygiene rating?
Big John's Northfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Big John's Northfield safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big John's Northfield last inspected?
Big John's Northfield was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Big John's Northfield?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big John's Northfield compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Big John's Northfield holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Big John's Northfield 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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