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.
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.
These are the Birmingham establishments rated with the lowest zero stars in 2024
1. Seoul Kitchen Birmingham at Unit 1 Sirius, 24 Suffolk Street Queensway
Rated 0 on February 13
2. Shinwari Darbar at 822 Stratford Road, Springfield
Rated 0 on February 20
3. Hajee Ghani at 824 Stratford Road, Springfield
Rated 0 on February 26
4. A Kebabish at 444 Portland Road, Soho, Birmingham
Rated 0 on February 26