The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) 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 August 2025, 10 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: Oak Tree Lane Centre, Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, B29 6JA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 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 The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) 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 Oaks Cafe (WMRC), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bear and Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Basecamp Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
| Anjuna Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Oaks Cafe (WMRC)
What is The Oaks Cafe (WMRC)'s food hygiene rating?
The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) 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 The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) last inspected?
The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 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 The Oaks Cafe (WMRC)?
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 The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) 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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