AL-Abbas Islamic Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
AL-Abbas Islamic Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 6 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 17 Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8SX
How this rating has changed
AL-Abbas Islamic Centre was re-inspected on 12 February 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 February 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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
That puts AL-Abbas Islamic Centre among the 5,554 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,554 | 65% | ← AL-Abbas Islamic Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,369 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 766 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 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 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-Abbas Islamic Centre 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-Abbas Islamic Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about AL-Abbas Islamic Centre
What is AL-Abbas Islamic Centre's food hygiene rating?
AL-Abbas Islamic Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 February 2026.
Is AL-Abbas Islamic Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AL-Abbas Islamic Centre last inspected?
AL-Abbas Islamic Centre was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 6 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-Abbas Islamic Centre?
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-Abbas Islamic Centre compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and AL-Abbas Islamic Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects AL-Abbas Islamic Centre 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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