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 10,311 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Handsworth
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 Garages Retailers - other · B19 3JS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 2 | St Francis Centre Other catering premises · B19 1ED · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Cherry Cottage Caring Premises · B19 1HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Jul 2010 |
| 4 | Arch West Midlands Caring Premises · B19 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Curries and Chutneys Takeaway/sandwich shop · B19 3QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Sept 2025 |
| 6 | Summer Lane S/Stn Retailers - other · B19 3ND · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Royal Patties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · B19 2SS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Demerara Shop Retailers - other · B19 2YD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Feb 2017 |
| 9 | Honey Crush Patties Other catering premises · B19 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Sept 2024 |
| 10 | The Breakfast Kitchen Other catering premises · B19 3QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Feb 2021 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Handsworth
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Caspers Lounge B19 1AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 5 Nov 2025 |
Donuts N Chai B19 3NL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 Jun 2025 |
PIPE AND FLAME BIRMINGHAM LTD B19 3LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 Dec 2025 |
Sonali Supermarket B19 2TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 17 Jun 2025 |
Chittagong Mishti B19 2TD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 12 Jan 2026 |
Bravo Takeaway and Restaurant B19 3TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Manufacturers/packers | 3 Sept 2025 |
Mushtaq B19 2TP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | 18 Feb 2026 |
Arab Butcher B19 1NH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | 24 Mar 2025 |
Cape Coast Market B19 1HB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 13 Nov 2025 |
A K Kebab House B19 1HJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 Jan 2026 |
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