Marks & Spencer Plc food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Marks & Spencer Plc holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2011, more than 14 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: Unit C, Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham, B73 6RB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Marks & Spencer Plc 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Plc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Marks & Spencer Plc 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 Marks & Spencer Plc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| 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 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Plc
What is Marks & Spencer Plc's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Plc has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 December 2011.
Is Marks & Spencer Plc 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Plc last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Plc was last inspected on 6 December 2011, more than 14 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 Marks & Spencer Plc?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer Plc compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Plc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Marks & Spencer Plc 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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