M & S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
M & S Simply Food 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 29 January 2019, 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: Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, 45 Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green, B9 5SS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts M & S Simply Food 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% | ← M & S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 M & S Simply Food 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 M & S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL-Noor Halal Meat B'ham Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about M & S Simply Food
What is M & S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M & S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 January 2019.
Is M & S Simply Food 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 M & S Simply Food last inspected?
M & S Simply Food was last inspected on 29 January 2019, 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 M & S Simply Food?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & S Simply Food compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and M & S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects M & S Simply Food 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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