Mahmood Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Mahmood Food Store 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 22 September 2009, more than 16 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: 79 Ludlow Road, Birmingham, B8 3BS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Mahmood Food Store among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Mahmood Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Good
- 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 Mahmood Food Store 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 Mahmood Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Mahmood Food Store
What is Mahmood Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Mahmood Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 September 2009.
Is Mahmood Food Store 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 Mahmood Food Store last inspected?
Mahmood Food Store was last inspected on 22 September 2009, more than 16 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 Mahmood Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mahmood Food Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Mahmood Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mahmood Food Store 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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