Wok Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Wok 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 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: 13 Station Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6UB
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Wok 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% | ← Wok 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wok 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 Wok Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Abbey Rc Jmi School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bethany Community Outreach Foodbank Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2019 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
Questions about Wok Express
What is Wok Express's food hygiene rating?
Wok Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Wok 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 Wok Express last inspected?
Wok Express was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 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 Wok Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wok Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Wok Express holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Wok 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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