Ben's Fast Food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Ben's Fast Food 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 817 Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham, B11 4DA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Ben's Fast 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% | ← Ben's Fast 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 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 Ben's Fast 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 Ben's Fast Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Apple Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| A&R Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 5Akhis Hallgreen Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Apple Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Ben's Fast Food
What is Ben's Fast Food's food hygiene rating?
Ben's Fast Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Ben's Fast 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ben's Fast Food last inspected?
Ben's Fast Food was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Ben's Fast 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ben's Fast Food compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Ben's Fast Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ben's Fast 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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