MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: 215 Station Road, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham, B33 8BB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Very 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 MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) 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 MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Belge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Audley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford)
What is MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford)'s food hygiene rating?
MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 October 2024.
Is MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) last inspected?
MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) 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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MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) is one of 70 rated food businesses in Stechford and Yardley North. See every hygiene rating in Stechford and Yardley North →
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