DFC Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
DFC Chicken holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9AE
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so DFC Chicken sits behind roughly 6,690 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,382 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ← DFC Chicken | |
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,864 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 DFC Chicken 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 DFC Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about DFC Chicken
What is DFC Chicken's food hygiene rating?
DFC Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 17 February 2025.
Is DFC Chicken safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 DFC Chicken last inspected?
DFC Chicken was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 DFC Chicken?
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 DFC Chicken compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,173 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while DFC Chicken holds a 3. 694 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects DFC Chicken 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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