Sabai Sabai food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Sabai Sabai 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: 7 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Sabai Sabai 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% | ← Sabai Sabai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sabai Sabai 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 Sabai Sabai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards 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 Sabai Sabai
What is Sabai Sabai's food hygiene rating?
Sabai Sabai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Sabai Sabai 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 Sabai Sabai last inspected?
Sabai Sabai was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Sabai Sabai?
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 Sabai Sabai compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Sabai Sabai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sabai Sabai 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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