Balals food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Balals 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
This is a fresh result: Balals was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 354 Green Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5DR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Balals 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% | ← Balals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Balals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Balals
What is Balals's food hygiene rating?
Balals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Balals 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 Balals last inspected?
Balals was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Balals compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Balals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Balals 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Balals is one of 104 rated food businesses in Bordesley Green. See every hygiene rating in Bordesley Green →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,037 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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