Bagel Factory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Bagel Factory 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 29 April 2021, more than 5 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: Mk 16, Grand Central, Stephenson Place, B2 4BF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bagel Factory among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Bagel Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Bagel Factory 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 Bagel Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Bagel Factory
What is Bagel Factory's food hygiene rating?
Bagel Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 April 2021.
Is Bagel Factory 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 Bagel Factory last inspected?
Bagel Factory was last inspected on 29 April 2021, more than 5 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 Bagel Factory?
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 Bagel Factory compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bagel Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bagel Factory 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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