SOHO Coffee Co. food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
SOHO Coffee Co. 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Cafe 1, Upper Mall West Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts SOHO Coffee Co. 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% | ← SOHO Coffee Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 SOHO Coffee Co. 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 SOHO Coffee Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about SOHO Coffee Co.
What is SOHO Coffee Co.'s food hygiene rating?
SOHO Coffee Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 June 2023.
Is SOHO Coffee Co. 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 SOHO Coffee Co. last inspected?
SOHO Coffee Co. was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 SOHO Coffee Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 SOHO Coffee Co. compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and SOHO Coffee Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects SOHO Coffee Co. 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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