Universal Food Market & Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redditch
Universal Food Market & Plus holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 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: 43 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4QR
How it compares in Redditch
In Redditch, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Universal Food Market & Plus sits behind roughly 324 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 279 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ← Universal Food Market & Plus | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Universal Food Market & Plus 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 Universal Food Market & Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Drinks World Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Cornish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| GDK Redditch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Flame & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Greek Twist Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Universal Food Market & Plus
What is Universal Food Market & Plus's food hygiene rating?
Universal Food Market & Plus has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Redditch Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Universal Food Market & Plus safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Universal Food Market & Plus last inspected?
Universal Food Market & Plus was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Universal Food Market & Plus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal Food Market & Plus compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 368 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, while Universal Food Market & Plus holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Universal Food Market & Plus 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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