What is the average food hygiene rating in Birmingham?

The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 out of 5, across 8,202 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Birmingham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

65.5% of rated premises in Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Birmingham 298 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Birmingham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

5,369 food businesses in Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.5% of the 8,202 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Birmingham have a low hygiene rating?

799 food businesses in Birmingham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 82 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Birmingham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Birmingham (10,128 establishments on record, 8,202 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Birmingham

In Birmingham, 65.5% of 8,202 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.3/5. These figures cover 10,128 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Birmingham has 5,369 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 8,202 rated premises (65.5%). 799 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

5★ share: 65.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -14.2 pp
National rank: 298 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Birmingham

5★ Very Good

5,369 (65.5%)

4★ Good

1,328 (16.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

706 (8.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

313 (3.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

404 (4.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

82 (1%)

Plus 1,675 awaiting inspection and 251 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 1675 awaiting inspection and 251 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Birmingham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Birmingham?: The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 out of 5, across 8,202 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Birmingham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 65.5% of rated premises in Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Birmingham 298 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Birmingham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 5,369 food businesses in Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.5% of the 8,202 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Birmingham have a low hygiene rating?: 799 food businesses in Birmingham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 82 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Birmingham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Birmingham (10,128 establishments on record, 8,202 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Birmingham

Top-rated places in Birmingham

Etci Mehmet Steak HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 16, Star City, Watson Road, Birmingham · B7 5SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Acorn Care HomeCaring Premises · 88 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham · B20 2PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
May's HouseCaring Premises · 109-111 Albert Road, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham · B33 8UA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Sushi DailyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 210 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham · B17 9PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
24 StoriesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham · B3 3AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Centenary LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham Moor Street Railway Station, Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham · B4 7UL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
RiversideRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Alcester Road, Birmingham · B13 8AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Abbey Rc Jmi SchoolSchool/college/university · Sutton Road, Birmingham · B23 6QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Loretta HouseCaring Premises · 4 Hunton Hill, Birmingham · B23 7NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Wychall Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 234 Wychall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · B31 3AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Best of British Fast FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · 249A High Street, Erdington, Birmingham · B23 6SR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Christ Church Pantry South AstonRetailers - other · South Aston Church, Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham · B6 5BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Birmingham

Stara Halal MeatRetailers - other · 47 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham · B8 1LR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
Abshir Halal MeatRetailers - other · 50 Revesby Walk, Birmingham · B7 4LG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2024
B&M Retail LimitedRetailers - other · 33 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham · B4 7LL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2025
Pearce's ShellfishRetailers - other · Stall 103 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 May 2025
Mohammadi Sweets and Restaurant LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 775A Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham · B11 4DG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Auntie's Special DumplingsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1 Tin Tin Foodhall, The Hive, Masshouse Lane, Birmingham · B5 5JN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Cafe De Crown LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 10, 10 Pershore Street, Birmingham · B5 4RX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025
BISMILLAH BULLRING FRESH FISH & SEAFRetailers - other · Stall 122 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 10,128 real Food Standards Agency records for Birmingham, of which 8,202 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.