The Soak Bar and Grill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Soak Bar and Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: The Soak, 563-569 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6AF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Soak Bar and Grill 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 Soak Bar and Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Soak Bar and Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
Questions about The Soak Bar and Grill
What is The Soak Bar and Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Soak Bar and Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Soak Bar and Grill 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Soak Bar and Grill last inspected?
The Soak Bar and Grill was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Soak Bar and Grill compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Soak Bar and Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Soak Bar and Grill 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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The Soak Bar and Grill is one of 116 rated food businesses in Selly Oak. See every hygiene rating in Selly Oak →
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