Thai Orchid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Solihull
Thai Orchid 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 May 2025, 14 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: 761 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon, Solihull, B92 8JE
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Thai Orchid among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Thai Orchid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Thai Orchid 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 Thai Orchid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best4 Vapes Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Hobs Moat PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ardens Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arden Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| All U Need Is Cake Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| B P Shopping Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2009 |
Questions about Thai Orchid
What is Thai Orchid's food hygiene rating?
Thai Orchid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Thai Orchid 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 Thai Orchid last inspected?
Thai Orchid was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thai Orchid?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thai Orchid compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Thai Orchid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Thai Orchid 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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