What is the average food hygiene rating in Solihull?

The average food hygiene rating in Solihull is 4.63 out of 5, across 1,257 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

78.8% of rated premises in Solihull hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Solihull 194 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 Solihull have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

991 food businesses in Solihull hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 1,257 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

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

49 food businesses in Solihull are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Solihull food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Solihull (1,380 establishments on record, 1,257 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 Solihull

In Solihull, 78.8% of 1,257 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.63/5. These figures cover 1,380 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Solihull has 991 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,257 rated premises (78.8%). 49 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.9 pp
National rank: 194 / 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 Solihull

5★ Very Good

991 (78.8%)

4★ Good

151 (12%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

66 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

18 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

29 (2.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 81 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 81 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Solihull: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Solihull?: The average food hygiene rating in Solihull is 4.63 out of 5, across 1,257 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Solihull compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.8% of rated premises in Solihull hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Solihull 194 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 Solihull have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 991 food businesses in Solihull hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 1,257 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Solihull have a low hygiene rating?: 49 food businesses in Solihull are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Solihull food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Solihull (1,380 establishments on record, 1,257 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 Solihull

DesiLiciousOther catering premises · B92
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Sushi GourmetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sainsbury Marshall Lake, 545 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull · B90 4AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Heathview Rose Care HomeCaring Premises · B90
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The Coffee PeopleOther catering premises · B90
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Chelmunds Court Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Chelmunds Court, 2 Pomeroy Way, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham · B37 7WB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Eric Lyons LtdRetailers - other · 1666-1668 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands · B93 0LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Dickens Heath Community Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Dickens Heath School, Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull · B90 1NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, 213 Station Road, Balsall Common, Coventry · CV7 7FE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Burger King - AirsideTakeaway/sandwich shop · Terminal 1, Birmingham Interna, Airport Way, Birmingham Airport · B26 3QY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
FazisTakeaway/sandwich shop · B92
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Enterprise Inns - DineOther catering premises · 3 Monkspath Hall Road, Monkspath, Solihull, West Midlands · B90 4SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Ardenlea CourtCaring Premises · Ardenlea Court Nursing Home, 39-41 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands · B91 2AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Solihull

Joe & The JuiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Station Road, Solihull · B91 3RA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2025
Spud U LikeRetailers - other · Outside Unit 25, Parkgate, Stratford Road, Shirley · B90 3GG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2025
Cheal's RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1630 High Street, Knowle, Solihull · B93 0JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Golden WokTakeaway/sandwich shop · 373 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands · B91 1BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025
Hamar Way Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 97 Hamar Way, Marston Green, Solihull · B37 7RY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
Prince Of Wales Food And WineRetailers - other · 236 Prince Of Wales Lane, Solihull Lodge, Birmingham · B14 4LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Blythe Water Fishery And CafeOther catering premises · Blythe Waters, Hampton Road, Knowle, Solihull
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 August 2025
La' Niz CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 338 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull · B90 3DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 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 1,380 real Food Standards Agency records for Solihull, of which 1,257 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.