Hockley Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Hockley Convenience Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 24 Soho Hill, Birmingham, B19 1AA
How it compares in Birmingham
A 2 is rare: only 318 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ← Hockley Convenience Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hockley Convenience Store 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 Hockley Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
Questions about Hockley Convenience Store
What is Hockley Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Hockley Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Hockley Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Hockley Convenience Store last inspected?
Hockley Convenience Store was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Hockley Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hockley Convenience Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Hockley Convenience Store holds a 2. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hockley Convenience Store 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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A rating of 2 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 Birmingham, 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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