Head of Steam food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Head of Steam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Head of Steam was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor Shop Somerset House, 37 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Head of Steam sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Head of Steam | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Head of Steam 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 Head of Steam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Head of Steam
What is Head of Steam's food hygiene rating?
Head of Steam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Head of Steam safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head of Steam last inspected?
Head of Steam was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Head of Steam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Head of Steam compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Head of Steam holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Head of Steam 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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