Lai ling Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Lai ling Restaurant 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 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lailing Cantonese Restaurant, 429 Lickey Road, Birmingham, B45 8UT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lai ling Restaurant 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% | ← Lai ling Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lai ling Restaurant 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 Lai ling Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofton Park Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ascotts Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cofton News And Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Flat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Food Cycle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Cotton Tails Too Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Lai ling Restaurant
What is Lai ling Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Lai ling Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Lai ling Restaurant 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 Lai ling Restaurant last inspected?
Lai ling Restaurant was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Lai ling Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lai ling Restaurant compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lai ling Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lai ling Restaurant 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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