Arabesque Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Arabesque Lounge 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: 86 Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Arabesque 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% | ← Arabesque 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 Very 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 Arabesque 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 Arabesque Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Arabesque Lounge
What is Arabesque Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Arabesque Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Arabesque 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arabesque Lounge last inspected?
Arabesque Lounge was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Arabesque Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Arabesque Lounge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Arabesque Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Arabesque 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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