ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store 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 31 July 2012, more than 13 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: ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store, 9 Heybarnes Road, Birmingham, B10 9HR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store 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% | ← ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 ST / Heybarnes Convenience 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 ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Storage Depot Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| AK Halal Meats Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2021 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Amington Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store
What is ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 31 July 2012.
Is ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store 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 ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store last inspected?
ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store was last inspected on 31 July 2012, more than 13 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 ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and ST / Heybarnes Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects ST / Heybarnes Convenience 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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