Big Johns Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
Big Johns has room for improvement — only 50% of locations hold a 5-star rating, below the chain average.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
235 Hawthorn Road, Oscott, Birmingham B44 8PL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Birmingham | 2 Feb 2021 |
Big Johns Biltong Factory, 1A Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Lewisham | 13 Nov 2024 |
18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6ED · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Birmingham | 18 Oct 2023 |
1551-1553 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 9JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Birmingham | 13 Oct 2023 |
2 Langdon Street, Birmingham B9 4BP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Birmingham | 4 Jun 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
313 Shankill Road BT13 1FT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 15 / 15 / 10 | Belfast City | 28 Feb 2026 |
260-262 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Solihull | 29 Nov 2024 |
379 Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9SF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 5 | Birmingham | 14 Jul 2025 |
762-764 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Birmingham | 10 Apr 2025 |
120-122 Corporation Street, Ladywood, Birmingham B4 6SX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 5 / 5 | Birmingham | 10 Feb 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is Big Johns food hygiene good?
Big Johns has an average food hygiene rating of 4.2/5 across 15 UK locations. 50% hold a 5-star rating. This is below the national average.
How many Big Johns locations are in the UK?
There are 15 Big Johns locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated Big Johns in the UK?
The lowest rated Big Johns is at 313 Shankill Road with a rating of 2/5 (inspected 28/02/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily