Shell Washwood Heath food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Shell Washwood Heath holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 280-288 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2UL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Shell Washwood Heath among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Shell Washwood Heath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Shell Washwood Heath 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 Shell Washwood Heath, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
Questions about Shell Washwood Heath
What is Shell Washwood Heath's food hygiene rating?
Shell Washwood Heath has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Shell Washwood Heath safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Washwood Heath last inspected?
Shell Washwood Heath was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Shell Washwood Heath?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Washwood Heath compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Washwood Heath is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Shell Washwood Heath 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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Understanding this rating
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