Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 32 Norrington Road, Birmingham, B31 5PJ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express 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 Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Cross Community Association Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| BUSSINNCHICKEN street food cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Alphabets @ Hollymoor Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cotton Tails Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Black Horse Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Chatty Patty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
Questions about Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express
What is Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express's food hygiene rating?
Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express last inspected?
Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 years 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 Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express 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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