International B23 Express 277-279 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
International B23 Express 277-279 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: 279 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SR
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so International B23 Express 277-279 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% | ← International B23 Express 277-279 | |
| 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.
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 International B23 Express 277-279 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 International B23 Express 277-279, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about International B23 Express 277-279
What is International B23 Express 277-279's food hygiene rating?
International B23 Express 277-279 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 23 April 2025.
Is International B23 Express 277-279 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 International B23 Express 277-279 last inspected?
International B23 Express 277-279 was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 International B23 Express 277-279?
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 International B23 Express 277-279 compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while International B23 Express 277-279 holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects International B23 Express 277-279 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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