The Golden Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
The Golden Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 169 Oscott School Lane, Birmingham, B44 9EL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Golden Fish 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% | ← The Golden Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Golden Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Blocks Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| B S B Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
Questions about The Golden Fish
What is The Golden Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Golden Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Fish last inspected?
The Golden Fish was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Golden Fish compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Golden Fish 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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Understanding this rating
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