Somerfield Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Somerfield Stores Ltd 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 2 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: 154 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8HS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Somerfield Stores Ltd 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% | ← Somerfield Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Somerfield Stores Ltd 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 Somerfield Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Anita Stone Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
Questions about Somerfield Stores Ltd
What is Somerfield Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Somerfield Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 December 2011.
Is Somerfield Stores Ltd 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 Somerfield Stores Ltd last inspected?
Somerfield Stores Ltd was last inspected on 2 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 Somerfield Stores Ltd?
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 Somerfield Stores Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Somerfield Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Somerfield Stores Ltd 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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