J & F Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
J & F Food Stores 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 5 June 2021, more than 5 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: 232 Edward Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9LZ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts J & F Food Stores 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% | ← J & F Food Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J & F Food Stores 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 J & F Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about J & F Food Stores
What is J & F Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
J & F Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 June 2021.
Is J & F Food Stores 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 J & F Food Stores last inspected?
J & F Food Stores was last inspected on 5 June 2021, more than 5 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 J & F Food Stores?
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 J & F Food Stores compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and J & F Food Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects J & F Food Stores 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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