The rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.
It is not a guide to food quality but based on a variety of different components, such as how food is handled in preparation, cooking, reheating and storage.
Inspectors also look at the cleanliness, layout and structure of the building when it comes to lighting, ventilation and how it is managed. A 5-star rating means hygiene standards are very good, while 0 means urgent improvement is required. One stars mean major improvement is necessary.
Venues are marked on a number of factors, including the handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed. Earlier this month we listed the 20 Birmingham venues with zero star ratings which you can see here: Zero star Birmingham ratings.
These are the Birmingham establishments rated with the lowly one stars in 2024.
1. Need For Feed Cafe at 33 Kitts Green Road, Lea Hall
The cafe received a 1 star rating on Febraury 29
2. Chip Stop, Slade Road, Stockland Road
The chip shop received the rating on April 9
3. My Favourite Chip Shop at 174 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock
The takeaway received the 1 star rating on March 11
4. Bamo Fresh Naan, Holyhead Road, Handsworth
The takeaway received the 1 star rating on March 8