Unique Cuisine food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Unique Cuisine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 100 Hawthorn Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8QP
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Unique Cuisine 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% | ← Unique Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Unique Cuisine 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 Unique Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Unique Cuisine
What is Unique Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Unique Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Unique Cuisine 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unique Cuisine last inspected?
Unique Cuisine was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Unique Cuisine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unique Cuisine compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Unique Cuisine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Unique Cuisine 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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