What is the average food hygiene rating in B5?

The average food hygiene rating in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham is 3.84 out of 5, across 398 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in B5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

217 food businesses in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 54.5% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

How many food businesses in B5 have a low hygiene rating?

91 food businesses in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 14 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 B5 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the B5 postcode area of Birmingham (494 establishments on record, 398 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 B5

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham hold an average food hygiene rating of 3.84/5, with 54.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 494 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

B5 (Birmingham) has 217 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 398 rated premises (54.5%). 91 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

Rating distribution in B5

5★ Very Good

217 (54.5%)

4★ Good

55 (13.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

35 (8.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

43 (10.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

34 (8.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

14 (3.5%)

Plus 80 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in B5: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in B5?: The average food hygiene rating in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham is 3.84 out of 5, across 398 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in B5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 217 food businesses in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 54.5% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
How many food businesses in B5 have a low hygiene rating?: 91 food businesses in the B5 postcode area of Birmingham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 14 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 B5 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the B5 postcode area of Birmingham (494 establishments on record, 398 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.

Top-rated places in B5

HanbaoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 46 Floodgate Street, Birmingham · B5 5SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Pret A Manger SelfridgesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Selfridges, The Bullring, Lower Mall Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Holland And BarrettRetailers - other · Next, Lower Mall Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Sister Gao CasseroleTakeaway/sandwich shop · 143 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham · B5 6RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Uncle CakeOther catering premises · Unit A207 The Arcadian Centre, 70 Hurst Street, Birmingham · B5 4TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Batch'dRetailers - other · Ground Floor, The Bullring, Lower Mall Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
BupaCaring Premises · Pebble Mill Care Home, 2 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham · B5 7EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Clayton Hotel BirminghamHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 85 Albert Street, Birmingham · B5 5JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Subway Unit 6Takeaway/sandwich shop · 80 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham · B5 4LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
Johnnie Walker ConcessionRetailers - other · Selfridges, Upper Mall East Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 April 2026
The Farmhouse BistroOther catering premises · Selfridges, Upper Mall East Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 April 2026
The MilkCake ManRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Selfridges, Upper Mall East Bullring, Birmingham · B5 4BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 April 2026

Places needing improvement in B5

Pearce's ShellfishRetailers - other · Stall 103 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 May 2025
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
Ali-Ali Fresh Fish and ShellfishRetailers - other · Stall 123 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 May 2025
Bismillah Bullring Butchers Unit 110Retailers - other · Indoor Market, 52 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 May 2025
Dezhou Style Braised ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · B109 The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street, Birmingham · B5 4TD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 November 2025
BME United Heritage, Arts & CultureRetailers - other · Stall 59 Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham · B5 4RQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 494 real Food Standards Agency records for the B5 postcode area, of which 398 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.