Hungry Sparrow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Hungry Sparrow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks, Birmingham, B74 4LT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Hungry Sparrow sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Hungry Sparrow | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hungry Sparrow 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 Hungry Sparrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Coffee Shop & Bruncherie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Acorn Motor Company Ltd Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2009 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aston Wood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Blake St News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Four Oaks Allotments Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Four Oaks Common Allotments And Horticultural Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Hungry Sparrow
What is Hungry Sparrow's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Sparrow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Hungry Sparrow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hungry Sparrow last inspected?
Hungry Sparrow was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months 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 Hungry Sparrow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungry Sparrow compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Hungry Sparrow holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Hungry Sparrow 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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