Second City Bar and Lounge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Second City Bar and Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 834 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Second City Bar and Lounge among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Second City Bar and Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Second City Bar and Lounge 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 Second City Bar and Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| B S B Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Beacon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
Questions about Second City Bar and Lounge
What is Second City Bar and Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Second City Bar and Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 March 2019.
Is Second City Bar and Lounge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Second City Bar and Lounge last inspected?
Second City Bar and Lounge was last inspected on 7 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Second City Bar and Lounge?
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 Second City Bar and Lounge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Second City Bar and Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Second City Bar and Lounge 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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