Geek Retreat Birmingham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Geek Retreat Birmingham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 March 2026, 4 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: 18B Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BS
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Geek Retreat Birmingham sits behind roughly 5,424 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,424 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ← Geek Retreat Birmingham | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Geek Retreat Birmingham 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 Geek Retreat Birmingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterna Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about Geek Retreat Birmingham
What is Geek Retreat Birmingham's food hygiene rating?
Geek Retreat Birmingham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Geek Retreat Birmingham 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Geek Retreat Birmingham last inspected?
Geek Retreat Birmingham was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months 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 Geek Retreat Birmingham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Geek Retreat Birmingham compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Geek Retreat Birmingham holds a 4. 1,334 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Geek Retreat Birmingham 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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