Riva Blu food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Riva Blu 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 7 January 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: 61-63 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Riva Blu among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← Riva Blu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 Riva Blu 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 Riva Blu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aramark Staff Canteen Selfridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Riva Blu
What is Riva Blu's food hygiene rating?
Riva Blu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 7 January 2022.
Is Riva Blu 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 Riva Blu last inspected?
Riva Blu was last inspected on 7 January 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 Riva Blu?
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 Riva Blu compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Riva Blu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Riva Blu 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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