Smash and bun food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Birmingham
Smash and bun holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 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: 76 Bordesley Green, Nechells, Birmingham, B9 4TS
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Smash and bun sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Smash and bun | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Smash and bun 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 Smash and bun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
Questions about Smash and bun
What is Smash and bun's food hygiene rating?
Smash and bun has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Smash and bun safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smash and bun last inspected?
Smash and bun was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Smash and bun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash and bun compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Smash and bun holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Smash and bun 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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Smash and bun is one of 201 rated food businesses in Nechells. See every hygiene rating in Nechells →
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