Pepe's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Pepe's Piri Piri holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: 297 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Pepe's Piri Piri 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% | ← Pepe's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pepe's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aston Hotel Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
| Aroma Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
Questions about Pepe's Piri Piri
What is Pepe's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Pepe's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Pepe's Piri Piri 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pepe's Piri Piri last inspected?
Pepe's Piri Piri was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Pepe's Piri Piri compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Pepe's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Pepe's Piri Piri 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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