Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: 183 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B21 9QZ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries 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% | ← Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries 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 Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| A Malik Food Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
Questions about Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries
What is Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries's food hygiene rating?
Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries last inspected?
Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries 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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