Giggling Squid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Giggling Squid 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 8 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 183 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Giggling Squid 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% | ← Giggling Squid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Giggling Squid 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 Giggling Squid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about Giggling Squid
What is Giggling Squid's food hygiene rating?
Giggling Squid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 March 2022.
Is Giggling Squid 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 Giggling Squid last inspected?
Giggling Squid was last inspected on 8 March 2022, more than 4 years 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 Giggling Squid?
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 Giggling Squid compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Giggling Squid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Giggling Squid 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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