St John's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
St John's Cafe 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 18 February 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: St Johns Church, High Street, Harborne, B17 9PT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts St John's Cafe 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% | ← St John's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St John's Cafe 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 St John's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about St John's Cafe
What is St John's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
St John's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 February 2026.
Is St John's Cafe 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 St John's Cafe last inspected?
St John's Cafe was last inspected on 18 February 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 St John's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John's Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and St John's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects St John's Cafe 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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