Poolway Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Poolway Cash & Carry 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 9 November 2015, more than 10 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: 60 Pool Way, Birmingham, B33 8ND
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Poolway Cash & Carry 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% | ← Poolway Cash & Carry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Poolway Cash & Carry 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 Poolway Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3m's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| B Js Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2020 |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Audley Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ann Marie Howes Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blackmoor Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Poolway Cash & Carry
What is Poolway Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
Poolway Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 November 2015.
Is Poolway Cash & Carry 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 Poolway Cash & Carry last inspected?
Poolway Cash & Carry was last inspected on 9 November 2015, more than 10 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 Poolway Cash & Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Poolway Cash & Carry compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Poolway Cash & Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Poolway Cash & Carry 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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