Mahal News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Mahal News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2013, more than 13 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: 321 Sommerfield Road, Birmingham, B32 3TT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Mahal News among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Mahal News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mahal News 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 Mahal News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley Green Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Bartley Green Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Bartley Sailing Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Asda Cafe, Asda Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Best-One Quinton Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2009 |
Questions about Mahal News
What is Mahal News's food hygiene rating?
Mahal News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 April 2013.
Is Mahal News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mahal News last inspected?
Mahal News was last inspected on 29 April 2013, more than 13 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 Mahal News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mahal News compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Mahal News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mahal News 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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