United Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
United Food Store 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 14 February 2024, more than 2 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: 156 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham, B11 4HN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so United Food Store 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% | ← United Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 United Food Store 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 United Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about United Food Store
What is United Food Store's food hygiene rating?
United Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 14 February 2024.
Is United Food Store 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 United Food Store last inspected?
United Food Store was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 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 United Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 United Food Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while United Food Store holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects United Food Store 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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