Maypole Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Maypole Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2024, 20 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: 953 Alcester Road South, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 5JA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Maypole Express among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Maypole Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Maypole Express 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 Maypole Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Argos Maypole Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Maypole Express
What is Maypole Express's food hygiene rating?
Maypole Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Maypole Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maypole Express last inspected?
Maypole Express was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Maypole Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maypole Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Maypole Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Maypole Express 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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Understanding this rating
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