Azad Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Azad Supermarket holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Azad Supermarket was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 479-481 Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham, B11 4LE
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Azad Supermarket |
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 Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Azad Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Azad Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Azad Supermarket
What is Azad Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Azad Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Azad Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Azad Supermarket last inspected?
Azad Supermarket was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Azad Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Azad Supermarket compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Azad Supermarket holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Azad Supermarket 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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