Bell Lane Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Bell Lane Supermarket 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 5 July 2011, more than 15 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: 7 Bell Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, B33 0HS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bell Lane Supermarket among the 5,381 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 | 5,381 | 66% | ← Bell Lane Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 317 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,867 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 Bell Lane Supermarket 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 Bell Lane Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Caribbean Twiss Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Aran Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Braymoor Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blackmoor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alcott House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| B Js Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2020 |
| Bains Local Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about Bell Lane Supermarket
What is Bell Lane Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Bell Lane Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 July 2011.
Is Bell Lane Supermarket 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 Bell Lane Supermarket last inspected?
Bell Lane Supermarket was last inspected on 5 July 2011, more than 15 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 Bell Lane Supermarket?
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 Bell Lane Supermarket compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,170 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bell Lane Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bell Lane 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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Bell Lane Supermarket is one of 22 rated food businesses in Shard End. See every hygiene rating in Shard End →
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