99p Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
99p Stores 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 3 April 2013, more than 13 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: Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham, B73 6RB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts 99p Stores among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← 99p Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 99p Stores 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 99p Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Beggars Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bits and Bites Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2022 |
| Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Boldmere Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Boldmere Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
Questions about 99p Stores
What is 99p Stores's food hygiene rating?
99p Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 April 2013.
Is 99p Stores 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 99p Stores last inspected?
99p Stores was last inspected on 3 April 2013, more than 13 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 99p Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 99p Stores compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and 99p Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects 99p Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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