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Paul's Convenience food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Birmingham

Paul's Convenience holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.

The rating: 4 - Good

The rating dates from 14 January 2017, more than 9 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: 189-191 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS

How it compares in Birmingham

In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Paul's Convenience sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Birmingham
5 out of 5 5,378 66%
4 out of 5 1,311 16% ← Paul's Convenience
3 out of 5 697 9%
2 out of 5 319 4%
1 out of 5 386 5%
0 out of 5 83 1%

A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Paul's 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 Paul's Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 22 May 2012
Beeches Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2013
Arena Academy School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 16 October 2024
Beeches Evangelical Church Other catering premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 12 February 2010
Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 October 2025
Badshah Palace Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 5 December 2024
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Caring Premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 17 October 2024
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 9 August 2023

Questions about Paul's Convenience

What is Paul's Convenience's food hygiene rating?

Paul's Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 January 2017.

Is Paul's Convenience safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was Paul's Convenience last inspected?

Paul's Convenience was last inspected on 14 January 2017, more than 9 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 Paul's Convenience?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Paul's Convenience compare to other places in Birmingham?

66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Paul's Convenience holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Birmingham Council inspects Paul's 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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