S21 Retail T/a Select and Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
S21 Retail T/a Select and Save holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: 19-21 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6AQ
How it compares in Birmingham
A 1 is rare: only 387 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 21. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ← S21 Retail T/a Select and Save | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 S21 Retail T/a Select and Save the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 S21 Retail T/a Select and Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about S21 Retail T/a Select and Save
What is S21 Retail T/a Select and Save's food hygiene rating?
S21 Retail T/a Select and Save has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 23 July 2024.
Is S21 Retail T/a Select and Save safe to eat at?
A 1 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 S21 Retail T/a Select and Save last inspected?
S21 Retail T/a Select and Save was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 S21 Retail T/a Select and Save?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S21 Retail T/a Select and Save compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while S21 Retail T/a Select and Save holds a 1. 387 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects S21 Retail T/a Select and Save 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 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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