Somewhere in Brum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Somewhere in Brum 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 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 30 Mary Ann Street, Birmingham, B3 1RL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Somewhere in Brum 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% | ← Somewhere in Brum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Somewhere in Brum 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 Somewhere in Brum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Somewhere in Brum
What is Somewhere in Brum's food hygiene rating?
Somewhere in Brum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Somewhere in Brum 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 Somewhere in Brum last inspected?
Somewhere in Brum was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Somewhere in Brum?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Somewhere in Brum compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Somewhere in Brum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Somewhere in Brum 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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Understanding this rating
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