Hema food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Hema 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 12 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: Unit 19, Birmingham New Street Railway Station, Smallbrook Queensway, B2 4QE
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Hema sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Hema | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hema 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 Hema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Hema
What is Hema's food hygiene rating?
Hema has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 January 2018.
Is Hema 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 Hema last inspected?
Hema was last inspected on 12 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 Hema?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hema compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Hema holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hema 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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