Lekker food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Lekker 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 15 October 2025, 9 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: 22 Carver Street, Birmingham, B1 3AS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lekker 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% | ← Lekker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lekker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Lekker
What is Lekker's food hygiene rating?
Lekker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Lekker 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 Lekker last inspected?
Lekker was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Lekker compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lekker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lekker 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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