Faraday Avenue Post Office And News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Faraday Avenue Post Office And News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 August 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: 169 Worlds End Lane, Birmingham, B32 1JX
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Faraday Avenue Post Office And News sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Faraday Avenue Post Office And News | |
| 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 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 Faraday Avenue Post Office And News 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 Faraday Avenue Post Office And News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Best-One Quinton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2009 |
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Faraday Avenue Post Office And News
What is Faraday Avenue Post Office And News's food hygiene rating?
Faraday Avenue Post Office And News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 August 2011.
Is Faraday Avenue Post Office And News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Faraday Avenue Post Office And News last inspected?
Faraday Avenue Post Office And News was last inspected on 10 August 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 Faraday Avenue Post Office And News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Faraday Avenue Post Office And News compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Faraday Avenue Post Office And News holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Faraday Avenue Post Office And News 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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