Smart Supermarket LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Smart Supermarket LTD holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 June 2010, more than 16 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: 201 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1EU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Smart Supermarket LTD sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Smart Supermarket LTD | |
| 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 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 Smart Supermarket 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 Smart Supermarket LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Smart Supermarket LTD
What is Smart Supermarket LTD's food hygiene rating?
Smart Supermarket LTD has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 22 June 2010.
Is Smart Supermarket LTD safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Smart Supermarket LTD last inspected?
Smart Supermarket LTD was last inspected on 22 June 2010, more than 16 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 Smart Supermarket LTD?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smart Supermarket LTD compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Smart Supermarket LTD holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Smart Supermarket 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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