NQ64 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
NQ64 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 10 Courtyard The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4BG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts NQ64 among the 5,379 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← NQ64 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 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 NQ64 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 NQ64, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about NQ64
What is NQ64's food hygiene rating?
NQ64 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 11 March 2026.
Is NQ64 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NQ64 last inspected?
NQ64 was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 NQ64?
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 NQ64 compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and NQ64 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects NQ64 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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Understanding this rating
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