The Saffron Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Birmingham
The Saffron Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 January 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: Saffron Hotel, 265-267 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, B16 9NA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Saffron Hotel sits behind roughly 5,379 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ← The Saffron Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Saffron Hotel 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 The Saffron Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Saffron Hotel
What is The Saffron Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Saffron Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 January 2024.
Is The Saffron Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Saffron Hotel last inspected?
The Saffron Hotel was last inspected on 15 January 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 The Saffron Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saffron Hotel compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Saffron Hotel holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Saffron Hotel 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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