BIG JOHN's EXPRESS food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
BIG JOHN's EXPRESS 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 19 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: 189 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9RD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts BIG JOHN's EXPRESS 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% | ← BIG JOHN's EXPRESS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BIG JOHN's EXPRESS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about BIG JOHN's EXPRESS
What is BIG JOHN's EXPRESS's food hygiene rating?
BIG JOHN's EXPRESS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 July 2025.
Is BIG JOHN's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BIG JOHN's EXPRESS last inspected?
BIG JOHN's EXPRESS was last inspected on 19 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does BIG JOHN's EXPRESS compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and BIG JOHN's EXPRESS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects BIG JOHN's 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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BIG JOHN's EXPRESS is one of 101 rated food businesses in Edgbaston. See every hygiene rating in Edgbaston →
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