New Bigg Saj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
New Bigg Saj holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 12 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.
Only 10% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 77 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B21 9QU
How this rating has changed
New Bigg Saj was re-inspected on 21 August 2025 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2025 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
A 2 is rare: only 370 of 8,561 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 23. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,554 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ← New Bigg Saj | |
| 1 out of 5 | 407 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 95 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 New Bigg Saj the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Bigg Saj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| A1 Kebab & Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Aby's Cake Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about New Bigg Saj
What is New Bigg Saj's food hygiene rating?
New Bigg Saj has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 21 August 2025.
Is New Bigg Saj safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was New Bigg Saj last inspected?
New Bigg Saj was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 12 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 New Bigg Saj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Bigg Saj compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while New Bigg Saj holds a 2. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects New Bigg Saj 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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New Bigg Saj is one of 73 rated food businesses in Handsworth Wood. See every hygiene rating in Handsworth Wood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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