3 Arena Central - HMRC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
3 Arena Central - HMRC 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 2 February 2024, more than 2 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: 3 Arena Central, Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2AX
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts 3 Arena Central - HMRC among the 5,381 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 | 5,381 | 66% | ← 3 Arena Central - HMRC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 317 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,867 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 3 Arena Central - HMRC 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 3 Arena Central - HMRC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
Questions about 3 Arena Central - HMRC
What is 3 Arena Central - HMRC's food hygiene rating?
3 Arena Central - HMRC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 February 2024.
Is 3 Arena Central - HMRC 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 3 Arena Central - HMRC last inspected?
3 Arena Central - HMRC was last inspected on 2 February 2024, more than 2 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 3 Arena Central - HMRC?
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 3 Arena Central - HMRC compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,170 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and 3 Arena Central - HMRC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects 3 Arena Central - HMRC 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch 3 Arena Central - HMRC and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,037 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →