Super Choice News/Scott Arms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Super Choice News/Scott Arms holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 June 2016, 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: 939 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1TN
How it compares in Birmingham
A 1 is rare: only 387 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Super Choice News/Scott Arms | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Super Choice News/Scott Arms the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Super Choice News/Scott Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cakeable Moments Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2010 |
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Super Choice News/Scott Arms
What is Super Choice News/Scott Arms's food hygiene rating?
Super Choice News/Scott Arms has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 14 June 2016.
Is Super Choice News/Scott Arms safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Super Choice News/Scott Arms last inspected?
Super Choice News/Scott Arms was last inspected on 14 June 2016, 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 Super Choice News/Scott Arms?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Super Choice News/Scott Arms compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Super Choice News/Scott Arms holds a 1. 387 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Super Choice News/Scott Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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