LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience 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 18 January 2018, more than 8 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: 580 Pershore Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7EN
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience 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% | ← LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience 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 LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anita Stone Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
Questions about LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience
What is LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience's food hygiene rating?
LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 January 2018.
Is LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience 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 LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience last inspected?
LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience was last inspected on 18 January 2018, more than 8 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 LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience 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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