The Hive Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Hive Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Touchbase Pears, 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6NA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Hive Cafe among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Hive Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hive Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hive Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
Questions about The Hive Cafe
What is The Hive Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hive Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Hive Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hive Cafe last inspected?
The Hive Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hive Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hive Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Hive Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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