Smashcave food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Smashcave holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: Smashcave was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 4, Crown Industrial Estate, Crown Road, B9 4TT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Smashcave sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Smashcave | |
| 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 Smashcave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
Questions about Smashcave
What is Smashcave's food hygiene rating?
Smashcave has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Smashcave safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Smashcave last inspected?
Smashcave was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Smashcave compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Smashcave holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Smashcave 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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