Al Badr food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Al Badr holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2025, 11 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: 210-212 Edward Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9LY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Al Badr 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% | ← Al Badr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Al Badr 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 Al Badr, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
Questions about Al Badr
What is Al Badr's food hygiene rating?
Al Badr has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 July 2025.
Is Al Badr 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Badr last inspected?
Al Badr was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 Al Badr?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Badr compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Al Badr is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Al Badr 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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Al Badr is one of 195 rated food businesses in Sparkbrook. See every hygiene rating in Sparkbrook →
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