Shirley Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Shirley Mini Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 April 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: 17 Newborough Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2HA
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Shirley Mini Mart sits behind roughly 987 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ← Shirley Mini Mart | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shirley Mini Mart 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 Shirley Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2021 |
| Burger And Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Alliance Living Housing Association Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bora Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Buckleys Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Shirley Mini Mart
What is Shirley Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Shirley Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Solihull Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Shirley Mini Mart 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shirley Mini Mart last inspected?
Shirley Mini Mart was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shirley Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shirley Mini Mart compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Shirley Mini Mart holds a 4. 152 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Shirley Mini Mart 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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