Food Safety in Handsworth
240 establishments rated · 50.42% with 5 stars
Handsworth is an inner-city area of Birmingham in the county of the West Midlands, England. Historically in Staffordshire, Handsworth lies just outside Birmingham City Centre and near the town of Smethwick. In 2021 the ward had a population of 11,820.
Handsworth (B19) is home to 240 rated food establishments in the Birmingham area of Birmingham. Only 50.42% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Handsworth vs Birmingham Average
% of establishments with given rating · Birmingham average across 9,999 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Handsworth
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop · B19 1NH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Honey Crush Patties Other catering premises · B19 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Sept 2024 |
| 3 | Cherry Cottage Caring Premises · B19 1HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Jul 2010 |
| 4 | Demerara Shop Retailers - other · B19 2YD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Cake Box Retailers - other · B19 1HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Ayub & Son Halal Food Retailers - other · B19 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university · B19 3HU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Arch West Midlands Caring Premises · B19 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 9 | The Breakfast Kitchen Other catering premises · B19 3QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 May 2022 |
| 10 | Hyderabad's Spicy Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop · B19 3QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Sept 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Handsworth
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Caspers Lounge B19 1AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 5 Nov 2025 |
Villa Supermarket B19 1NH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 18 Nov 2024 |
Admas B19 1AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 Jul 2025 |
PIPE AND FLAME BIRMINGHAM LTD B19 3LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 Dec 2025 |
Donuts N Chai B19 3NL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 Jun 2025 |
Bravo Takeaway and Restaurant B19 3TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Manufacturers/packers | 3 Sept 2025 |
Chittagong Mishti B19 2TD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 12 Jan 2026 |
Sonali Supermarket B19 2TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 17 Jun 2025 |
Mushtaq B19 2TP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | 18 Feb 2026 |
Cape Coast Market B19 1HB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 13 Nov 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO