Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar 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 23 October 2018, more than 7 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: 227 Edward Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9LH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar 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% | ← Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar 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 Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al-Rehman Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar
What is Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar's food hygiene rating?
Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 October 2018.
Is Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar 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 Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar last inspected?
Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar was last inspected on 23 October 2018, more than 7 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 Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Arden Foodstore& Gold Moor Mar 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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