Birmingham food hygiene: ratings and inspection backlog

Data as of 24 August 2026.

10,123
Registered businesses
4.28
Average rating
12.82%
Awaiting inspection
A computed measure, not a Food Standards Agency statistic.
26.4%
Ratings older than 5 years

Inspection backlog

12.82% of businesses in Birmingham are awaiting inspection. The median published rating is 1 year, 9 months old, and the oldest rating still current on the register was given on 7 June 2002. See where Birmingham sits nationally on the council backlog league.

Rating distribution

5 stars
5,554 (64.7%)
4 stars
1,376 (16.0%)
3 stars
777 (9.1%)
2 stars
367 (4.3%)
1 star
418 (4.9%)
0 stars
90 (1.0%)

The lowest rated in Birmingham

875 of 8,582 rated businesses across Birmingham are rated 0 to 2. This list covers the whole council area, including businesses whose town did not reach the site's town-page floor. Showing the 25 lowest rated.

17 Clifton Road
Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8SX
0out of 5Rated 27 February 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 27 February 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

210 High Street
Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SJ
0out of 5Rated 2 March 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 2 March 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

A Taste Of Persia ( Shiraz)
167 Hagley Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 8UQ
0out of 5Rated 30 June 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 30 June 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

AJs Convenience Store
244A School Road, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 4HA
0out of 5Rated 4 December 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 4 December 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Abshir Halal Meat
50 Revesby Walk, Birmingham, B7 4LG
0out of 5Rated 10 June 2024

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 10 June 2024. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

African & Caribbean Hut
112 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6RS
0out of 5Rated 5 August 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 5 August 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Al Madina Grocery & Meat Centre
241 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3BJ
0out of 5Rated 21 April 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 21 April 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Ali Sweets and Spices
300 Slade Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7LU
0out of 5Rated 6 July 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 6 July 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Ali-Ali Fresh Fish and Shellfish
Stall 123 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RQ
0out of 5Rated 18 June 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 18 June 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Altibian Supermarket
168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AG
0out of 5Rated 14 January 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 14 January 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Ash News
6 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, B23 5DP
0out of 5Rated 9 April 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 9 April 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Azad Supermarket
479-481 Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham, B11 4LE
0out of 5Rated 12 May 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 12 May 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

B&M Retail Limited
33 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 7LL
0out of 5Rated 22 January 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 22 January 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

BABA SUPERMARKET
5 TO 7 LYNCROFT ROAD, Birmingham, B11 3EJ
0out of 5Rated 14 October 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 14 October 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

BISMILLAH BULLRING FRESH FISH & SEAF
Stall 122 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RQ
0out of 5Rated 5 September 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 5 September 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

BME United Heritage, Arts & Culture
Stall 59 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RQ
0out of 5Rated 26 February 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 26 February 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bab Al Hara Catering
1 Grafton Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1JP
0out of 5Rated 26 March 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 26 March 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bein Cafe Ltd
74 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AN
0out of 5Rated 17 February 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 17 February 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bismillah Bullring Butchers Unit 110
Indoor Market, 52 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RQ
0out of 5Rated 8 May 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 8 May 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bucuresti Magazine
Ward End Post Office, 629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ
0out of 5Rated 7 November 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 7 November 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bunna Supermarket
156 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AG
0out of 5Rated 25 November 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 25 November 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

CHARSI DERA
1040-1042 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8DP
0out of 5Rated 20 January 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 20 January 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Cafe De Crown Limited
Unit 10, 10 Pershore Street, Birmingham, B5 4RX
0out of 5Rated 1 August 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 1 August 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Canal Side Cafe
35 Saturday Bridge, Gas Street, Birmingham, B1 2JX
0out of 5Rated 9 June 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 9 June 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Chaaye Paani - Birmingham
878-880 Kingsbury Road, Tyburn, Birmingham, B24 9PY
0out of 5Rated 30 March 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 30 March 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Source: Food Standards Agency food hygiene ratings data, 24 August 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.