Al Karim's Roti Junction food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Al Karim's Roti Junction 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
The rating dates from 21 May 2026, 3 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.
This sits in the middle for Birmingham, where 10% of rated places score below 3 and 81% score 4 or 5. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 254 Somerville Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B10 9DX
How this rating has changed
Al Karim's Roti Junction was re-inspected on 21 May 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | 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
In Birmingham, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Karim's Roti Junction sits behind roughly 6,921 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,551 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ← Al Karim's Roti Junction | |
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Karim's Roti Junction 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 Karim's Roti Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| Amusement Storage Depot Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| 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 |
| 4 Ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| AK Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
Questions about Al Karim's Roti Junction
What is Al Karim's Roti Junction's food hygiene rating?
Al Karim's Roti Junction has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Al Karim's Roti Junction 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 Al Karim's Roti Junction last inspected?
Al Karim's Roti Junction was last inspected on 21 May 2026, 3 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 Karim's Roti Junction?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Karim's Roti Junction compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Al Karim's Roti Junction holds a 3. 768 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Al Karim's Roti Junction 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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Al Karim's Roti Junction is one of 102 rated food businesses in Bordesley Green. See every hygiene rating in Bordesley Green →
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