Penns Lane Self Service food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Penns Lane Self Service 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 18 February 2010, 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: Penns Lane, Birmingham, B72 1AY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Penns Lane Self Service 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% | ← Penns Lane Self Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Penns Lane Self Service 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 Penns Lane Self Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Penns Lane SF Connect Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Beech Hill Grange Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Asprey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Before And After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2010 |
| abm catering @ Broadleaf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Beghal's Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Boldmere Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Penns Lane Self Service
What is Penns Lane Self Service's food hygiene rating?
Penns Lane Self Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 February 2010.
Is Penns Lane Self Service 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 Penns Lane Self Service last inspected?
Penns Lane Self Service was last inspected on 18 February 2010, 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 Penns Lane Self Service?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penns Lane Self Service compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Penns Lane Self Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Penns Lane Self Service 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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