George's Traditional Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
George's Traditional Fish and Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 238 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, B28 8SP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so George's Traditional Fish and Chips 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% | ← George's Traditional Fish and Chips | |
| 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 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 George's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 George's Traditional Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| 5Akhis Hallgreen Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Al Furqan Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Al-Furqan Community College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| Avoncroft Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about George's Traditional Fish and Chips
What is George's Traditional Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
George's Traditional Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 October 2024.
Is George's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was George's Traditional Fish and Chips last inspected?
George's Traditional Fish and Chips was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 George's Traditional Fish and Chips?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George's Traditional Fish and Chips compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while George's Traditional Fish and Chips holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects George's Traditional Fish and Chips 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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