BBM Bargain food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Staffordshire
BBM Bargain holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 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: 12-13 High Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1HU
How it compares in East Staffordshire
A 1 is rare: only 30 of 1,011 rated places in East Staffordshire score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← BBM Bargain | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Major improvement necessary
- 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 BBM Bargain the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to BBM Bargain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| COSTA COFFEE Swan Walk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Birds Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Burton Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Cafe 137 Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bar XV Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about BBM Bargain
What is BBM Bargain's food hygiene rating?
BBM Bargain has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 April 2024.
Is BBM Bargain safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was BBM Bargain last inspected?
BBM Bargain was last inspected on 4 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BBM Bargain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BBM Bargain compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while BBM Bargain holds a 1. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects BBM Bargain 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Staffordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: East Staffordshire
Understanding this rating
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BBM Bargain is one of 690 rated food businesses in Burton upon Trent. See every hygiene rating in Burton upon Trent →
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