Select & Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Select & Save 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 7 May 2015, more than 11 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: 78 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Select & Save 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% | ← Select & Save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Select & Save 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 Select & Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Select & Save
What is Select & Save's food hygiene rating?
Select & Save has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 May 2015.
Is Select & Save 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 Select & Save last inspected?
Select & Save was last inspected on 7 May 2015, more than 11 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 Select & Save?
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 Select & Save compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Select & Save is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Select & Save 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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