Cantonese Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Cantonese Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1486 Pershore Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2NT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Cantonese Express sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Cantonese Express | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cantonese Express 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 Cantonese Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Attic Brew Manufacturers/packers | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alicias Micro Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Birmingham Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Anjuna Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Aphra Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Cantonese Express
What is Cantonese Express's food hygiene rating?
Cantonese Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Cantonese Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cantonese Express last inspected?
Cantonese Express was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months 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 Cantonese Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cantonese Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Cantonese Express holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Cantonese Express 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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